Supervising Physician - PRN

Cherry Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or applicable Medical Director, the staff supervising physician is responsible for providing clinical oversight, consultation, and delegation of prescribing authority to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)—including Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Certified Nurse Midwives—consistent with accepted professional standards and the Michigan Public Health Code. Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position. Must represent the organization's Mission in all actions and communications.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice medicine (MD or DO) in the State of Michigan.
• Board certification or eligibility in an appropriate primary care or medical specialty
• Active State of Michigan Controlled Substance License and federal DEA registration.
• Insurable for liability coverage as a primary care/supervising physician in the State of Michigan required.
• Remain up to date in medical advances through continuing medical education.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience establishing collaborative practice agreements or supervising APPs is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, clinical oversight, and delegation of prescribing authority to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, or Certified Nurse Midwives through a formal collaborative physician agreement.
• Be available during standard hours of operation via telephone or electronic consultation to discuss management plans and complex patient cases as clinically indicated.
• Conduct at least one quarterly face-to-face meeting (virtual acceptable) with each delegated APP to include chart reviews of complex patient cases, evaluating a minimum of 5 patient charts per quarter.
• Evaluate and monitor the APP’s practice, ensuring tasks are delegated and supervised in accordance with law, regulation, and within the knowledge and experience of the APP.
• Delegate prescribing authority to APPs within the scope of the supervising physician and the skill level of the APP, including nonscheduled prescription medications and delegated Schedules II to V controlled substances.
• Review and ensure APPs practice medicine independently within Cherry Health locations across approved scopes, including health maintenance examinations, procedures per privileging, management of acute/chronic illness or injury, and health counseling.
• Confirm alternative physician coverage is available for consultation in the event the primary supervising physician is temporarily unavailable.
• Ensure all phone consultations, management plans, and resulting care plans are appropriately documented and acknowledged in the patient’s medical record.
• Follow clinic policies, procedures, and protocols, to achieve goals and objectives.
• Strive to achieve high quality metrics under the direction of Cherry Health's Quality Assurance program.
• Understand and adhere to CSHS's compliance standards as they appear in CSHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy including HIPAA.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and CSHS's regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior