Physician Rural Family Medicine - South Haven, Michigan

About the role

Rural Family Medicine - South Haven, Michigan

Responsibilities

• See full spectrum family practice patient's
• Candidate will work alongside one physician and two APP’s
• No OB or inpatient medicine opportunity
• Hospital-employed, outpatient only position
• Works with the APP to create a schedule to offer appointments as early as 7:00 am or as late as 7 pm at least one day a week
• Team Approach with Ambulatory Care Manager, social worker, Pharmacist as well as nurse triage
• Full-time with flexible scheduling
• NHSC designated offering opportunity for applying for student loan forgiveness

Requirements

• BC/BE in Family Medicine
• Current and Unrestricted State Medical License as MD/DO and DEA Licensure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Medical degree and 2 years of direct or intern experience required
• Current Medical License in the state of Michigan
• Current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration
• Maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner

Skills

• Diagnose illnesses and prescribe as well as administer treatment for patients suffering from disease or illness
• Examine patients in addition to obtaining medical histories
• Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests in addition to counseling patients regarding preventive healthcare, hygiene and diet
• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
• Edits patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
• Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services
• Documents all services in patient medical record
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Participates in process improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
• Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
• Aids in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
• Provides outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Competitive compensation with Annual Quality Incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

CME Stipend and Sign On Bonus

Pay

First Shift Time Type Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours 32

Schedule

First Shift