Physician

HR Collaboration Group•Niles, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician provides primary and/or urgent healthcare to patients while maintaining high standards of medical care and patient safety. The role assesses, diagnoses, treats, and monitors patients, and provides education, counseling, referrals, and appropriate follow-up. The position is located in Niles, Michigan, and focuses on serving the community, including underserved populations, through quality care, collaboration, and organizational improvement. The Physician works with patients, healthcare providers, clinic staff, and administration, and provides appropriate supervision and direction to non-physician providers and clinical staff. The role participates in Patient Centered Medical Home activities and quality initiatives. The position offers a flexible and collaborative work environment, career development, competitive salary and a bonus program, health and wellness programs, a retirement program with employer match, continuing education and loan reimbursement, paid time off, and paid holidays. Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.

Requirements

MD or DO degree.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Michigan medical license; a current unrestricted Michigan physician license is required.
Unrestricted Federal and State Controlled Substance licenses required.
Board Certified or Board Eligible status required.
Successful completion of a Family Practice or Emergency Medicine residency with documented clinical experience; specialists must have completed applicable residency and/or fellowship training.
Current Michigan driver's license required.
BLS certification required.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, documentation, communication, and patient management skills.
Ability to provide appropriate supervision and direction to non-physician providers and clinical staff.
Ability to use an electronic health record to document care, review and communicate patient information, support clinical requirements, and facilitate billing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with patients, healthcare providers, clinic staff, administration, and the public.
Professional, collaborative, patient-focused approach and commitment to high standards of medical care.
Ability to establish positive working relationships, provide appropriate direction to clinical staff, and support the organization's mission and values.
Mission-driven, community-focused commitment to serving underserved populations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of previous primary care experience preferred.
ACLS certification recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary and/or urgent care, including obtaining patient histories, performing physical examinations, ordering diagnostic testing, diagnosing illnesses and conditions, and developing and monitoring treatment plans.
Document patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record to support patient care, clinical requirements, and appropriate billing.
Prescribe medications and perform or order appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including minor office surgical procedures as appropriate.
Direct and supervise nursing care and provide appropriate supervision and direction to non-physician providers and clinical staff.
Review laboratory and diagnostic test results promptly and communicate results and appropriate follow-up to patients.
Provide patient education, counseling, self-management guidance, healthy behavior recommendations, and support for individual health goals.
Refer patients to appropriate specialists and coordinate care as needed.
Participate in Patient Centered Medical Home activities and quality initiatives.