CHS - Inpatient Psychiatrist

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts & perks

Retirement options

Identity protection

Job summary

Corewell Health seeks a physician to provide comprehensive primary care in Lakeland Hospital St Joseph’s Psychiatry Inpatient Unit D and related sites. You will conduct exams, diagnose, treat, and coordinate care with physician assistants and NPs, adhering to MI regulations and patient-centered care principles.

The role emphasizes patient education, follow-up, and involvement in clinic quality improvement while supporting the organization’s values and patient experience initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from an approved medical college.
• MI medical license required upon hire (MD or DO).
• DEA registration required (MI).
• BLS certification required; 90 days for certain programs.
• ACLS/PALS preferred depending on patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care within Michigan regulatory guidelines and applicable standards.
• Perform screening and diagnostic examinations to establish baseline and health status.
• Order, perform, and interpret lab tests; communicate results to patients.
• Assess patient information by phone or telehealth to guide treatment and referrals.
• Educate patients to promote self-care and ongoing recovery; support follow-up care.

Skills

Clinical examination

Prescribing & treatment

Team supervision

Education

Doctorate (MD or DO)

MD license (MI)

DO license (MI)

DEA registration

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS preference

Job description

Provide primary health care services and consultation for patients and families, focusing on wellness and health promotion and surgical care services as appropriate.

Provide primary health care services and consultation for patients and families, focusing on wellness and health promotion and surgical care services as appropriate.

Essential Functions

• Provide comprehensive primary care within the regulatory guidelines set by the State of Michigan and Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Code of Federal Regulations, Joint Commission (JC), Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), and other regulatory agencies including performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing and administering medical treatment and medications; supervising the physician assistants and/or nurse practitioners in order to plan and coordinate patient care; periodically reviewing the clinics patient records if applicable.
• Perform complete screening examinations and routine examinations in order to determine a baseline, reflect the nature of the patient visit, diagnose and promote good health.
• Perform, order, and interpret routine laboratory test; notifies patients of results as appropriate and timely.
• Assess information and/or symptoms of patient by phone or other technology (i.e. MyChart) in order to prescribe treatment or refer to appropriate resources.
• Consult and instruct patients in order to provide support, facilitate recovery and foster patient self-care at home, promotes health through continued follow-up care.
• Participates in the clinic quality improvement activity.
• Performs other duties as needed and appropriate to the scope of practice.
• Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adhere to the organization’s published values.

Qualifications

• Required Doctorate Graduate of approved Medical College
• 2 years of relevant experience Clinical experience Preferred
• LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
• LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Critical Care (CCU), Intensive Care (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Cardiology, Trauma Care, Inpatient Rehab, Interventional Radiology, Anesthesia, Primary Care Dowagiac, Primary Care Hartford, Primary Care Coloma, Primary Care and Walk In Clinic Watervliet, SWMC Niles, ENT Niles and SWMC Stevensville Walk In Clinic. 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Critical Care (CCU), Intensive Care (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Cardiology, Trauma Care, Inpatient Rehab, Interventional Radiology, Anesthesia, Primary Care Dowagiac, Primary Care Hartford, Primary Care Coloma, Primary Care and Walk In Clinic Watervliet, SWMC Niles, ENT Niles and SWMC Stevensville Walk In Clinic. 90 Days required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association depending on age-appropriateness of patient population Upon Hire preferred Or
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association depending on age-appropriateness of patient population Upon Hire preferred

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Psychiatry Inpatient Unit D - Niles and St Joseph Prof Svcs

Employment Type