Family Medicine -

The Family Health Center is looking for 2 Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physicians to join their team in Kalamazoo MI

Accepting fulltime and parttime candidates
Must be willing and able to perform common officebased outpatient surgical procedures (i.e. ambulatory surgery stitches/staples superficial burn treatment biopsies etc.)
The Family Medicine Physician provides continuous quality patientcentered care to patients of all ages throughout their lifespan following the Family Health Centers standards and practices. Family Medicine Physicians embrace a teamoriented approach in providing healthcare and be comfortable working with and overseeing Physician Assistants and providing collaboration with Nurse Practitioners.
Provides healthcare and health management for patients of all ages
Outpatient and clinic setting
Averages 18 patients per day on the high end
Provides a total assessment of the patients health status including systematic health history a physical examination and diagnostic testing
Provides skilled observations and health assessments of patients including history physical examination and appropriate interventions and referrals
Provides patient care services appropriate to patient condition and in conjunction with current Joint Commission standards
Diagnoses and treats or appropriately refer to health problems for the patient population. Orders interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems and health care needs.
Establishes and facilitates a plan of care related to a patients identified problems needs and strengths including medication diet therapeutic procedures counseling education and teaching needs of patients families and groups.
Assess and formulate a plan of care related to preventative acute and chronic needs identified by the patient and health care team in a manner that provides continuity of care. It includes coordinating care with patients primary care physicians (PCP) when identifying and identifying an available PCP when one is not currently designated.
Assesses patient/family learning needs and provides appropriate patient education.
Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses the condition of the patient.
Determines and prescribes medication dosage and schedule given the patients condition and allergies.
Discusses any possible side effects of medication or immunization with the patient.
Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patients from infectious diseases.
Promotes health by advising patients about diet hygiene and methods for the prevention of disease.
Patients refer to a medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for the patients wellbeing.
Documents the patients visit including medical history physical exam diagnoses and plan of action
Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases
Conducts physical examinations to provide the information needed for admission to the school consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.
Participate in all required departmental and organizational meetings.
Other duties may be assigned.
Demonstrated the ability to assess clinical needs and work in an integrated holistic approach to care including case management disease management and/or population health programs.
The ability to work within a high volume of medical practice with multiple interruptions and busy work schedule and respond to urgent and emergent situations.
Knowledge of managed healthcare systems medical quality assurance and quality improvement and risk management
Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
Effective interpersonal skills leadership skills and clinical expertise in inpatient care
Desired start date: 60 to 90 days after offer
EMR: EPIC
Open to 1099 candidates
Open to commuters and/or those looking for secondary employment
Accepting new graduate candidates
Open to H1B and J1 visa candidates

Compensation and Benefits: (Benefits for parttime candidates may not include any/all of the following listed. To be discussed at interview.)

Highly competitive pay based on experience and training (to be discussed at interview). Provider may submit salary expectations with presentation.
Clinicians of the Family Health Center have the opportunity to apply for up to $50000 in loan repayment through the National Health Service Loan Repayment Program.
Signon bonus (to be discussed at interview)
CME Allowance
Excellent (costeffective) Health Insurance
Vision & Dental Insurance
Company paid Life & accidental death
Company paid long term disability Insurance
Voluntary life accidental death shortterm disability and other supplemental offerings
Pretax 403(b) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
8 Paid Holidays

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
BLS
Board Certified
Board Eligible
Controlled Substance (CSR/CDS)
DEA

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Michigan

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing and able to perform common officebased outpatient surgical procedures (i.e. ambulatory surgery stitches/staples superficial burn treatment biopsies etc.); Is the provider interested in fulltime or parttime employment