Physician - Family Practice - part time

Cherry Health•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The part-time Physician works 24 hours in a primary care outpatient clinic with a strong emphasis on substance use disorders. Scheduled days are flexible, and clinic hours begin at 7 a.m. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer or applicable Medical Director, the physician provides primary care consistent with accepted professional standards. The physician must follow organizational policies, procedures, ethical standards, and applicable licensing and accreditation requirements, and represent Cherry Health’s mission in all actions and communications. The role serves patients of all ages and may involve work in traditional offices, telehealth, a mobile medical van, nursing homes, and other Cherry Health sites. The physician works with an interdisciplinary care team and may serve as a liaison to the medical community and external organizations. The position may involve exposure to patients with illnesses or infections and requires use of personal protective equipment as needed.

Requirements

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.
Board certified or board eligible.
Insurable for liability coverage as a primary care physician in Michigan.
Maintain current medical knowledge through continuing medical education.
Basic Life Support/CPR training according to applicable license and/or certification requirements.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, judgment, communication, and the ability to follow complex written and oral instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members.
Work with limited supervision and accept and use feedback.
Identify and protect agency and other confidential information.
Work effectively with people from different cultures and diverse individuals and groups.
Demonstrate excellent bedside manner and time-management skills.
Have proficient computer skills.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
Ability to work in a variety of settings, including traditional offices, telehealth, mobile medical vans, nursing homes, and other Cherry Health sites.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods; use a telephone and computer; and perform manual tasks such as writing and computer use.
May need to bend, squat, or kneel and lift up to 50 pounds.
May be exposed to patients or clients with illnesses and/or infections and must use personal protective equipment as required.
Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent, compassionate, comprehensive, team-based direct patient care.
Assist with coordination and/or supervision of preventive well-care services for a panel of patients of all ages.
Evaluate and treat ill patients using scientific knowledge.
Maintain accurate, detailed medical records for each patient.
Prescribe medications and order referrals and diagnostic studies when indicated.
Recommend lifestyle changes to improve health and quality of life.
Review and interpret diagnostic results, notify patients, and communicate any needed next steps.
Promote team-based care with medical assistants, nursing staff, registered dietitians, pharmacists, community health workers, behavioral health professionals, optometrists, and dentists.
Cover patients when other providers are on leave.
Participate in after-hours call.
Provide guidance to nurse practitioners or physician assistants through a collaborative physician agreement.
Participate in the peer review process.
Follow clinic policies, procedures, and protocols to support organizational goals and objectives.
Work toward high-quality metrics under Cherry Health’s Quality Assurance program.
Serve as a liaison with the medical community and establish and maintain connections with external agencies and organizations.
Attend regular internal and external departmental meetings to support clinical program and agency goals.
Follow applicable compliance standards, including those in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Policy, and HIPAA requirements.
Keep current with applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations, laws, and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
Pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program