Clinic Physician (MD or DO)

Petoskey Chamber; Michigan; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

13 holidays

Job summary

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) Health Clinic is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to provide high-quality primary care to Native American patients in northern Michigan. The role focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, and relationship-centered services to improve health and quality of life.

The physician will work in an outpatient setting, supporting team-based care, ensuring timely patient encounters, and maintaining documentation in EPIC.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in Michigan.
• Board certification in Family Medicine required.
• Minimum 7 years of outpatient Family Medicine experience, including in-office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care outpatient clinical and medical services.
• Document patient encounters in EPIC EMR within prescribed deadlines.
• Support mid-level providers, medical students, and residents.
• Provide health education to patients and families and coordinate with related programs.
• Refer patients for specialized services and coordinate with PRC when needed.
• Follow LTBB Clinic policies and maintain safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Cultural competence

Patient education

Education

Medical Doctor (MD/DO) license

Board certification in Family Medicine (ABFM)

7+ years outpatient Family Medicine experience

Job description

Reports To : Health Director/Medical Director

Salary Range : Negotiable

Status : Exempt

SUMMARY

The LTBB Clinic provides high-quality primary care services to Native American patients in northern Michigan. Our physicians support an underserved community by delivering culturally responsive preventive care, chronic disease management, and relationship-centered services that improve patients’ health and quality of life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring that patients receive exemplary care and are treated with respect and in a timely manner. Represents the LTBB Health Clinic in a professional and positive manner.
• Recognizes and is sensitive to the cultural dimension inherent in the practice of medicine in Native American communities. Must be culturally competent and meet the health literacy needs of target populations.
• Contributes to a positive work environment with professional, respectful, and thoughtful interactions with fellow employees.
• Provide primary care outpatient, clinical and medical services for the LTBB Health Clinic.
• Complete procedures within the clinic setting.
• Refer patients as needed for specialized health services not provided by the LTBB Health clinic, coordinating with the LTBB Purchased and Referred Care program as necessary.
• Document patient encounters in EPIC electronic health record system within prescribed deadlines after each visit.
• Support mid-level providers, medical students, and resident physicians in providing medical care to LTBB clinic patients with guidance and recommendations when requested.
• Monitor patients’ condition, progress, and revaluate treatment as necessary.
• Provides health education to patients and families; instruct patients and their families about best practices at home. Coordinate with other health department programs for resources.
• Explain procedures, treatments and test results with patients.
• Provide technical and clinical support to LTBB Clinic nursing staff.
• Follow LTBB Clinic policies and procedures.
• Practice medicine in accordance with the current standards of practice and criteria adopted by the American Board of Family Medicine.
• Have and maintain BLS certification. Performs emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Follow current safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in relevant educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Outpatient weekdays. On rare occasions may receive notification from laboratory regarding critical labs and work with triage nurse to notify patients.
• Work on team based, quality Improvement projects for Clinic as requested.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Medical Director and within the scope of medical/clinical services being provided.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

State of Michigan Board of Medicine License to practice as a physician required. Certification in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine required. Minimum seven years experience as a Family Medicine Physician in an outpatient setting, including performing in-office procedures. Prefer training and experience in culturally diverse environment; preferably with Native Americans.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Physician’s License. Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance License. Board certification in Family Medicine.

COMMENTS

Indian preference will apply (Preference will be given to qualified Native American applicants in accordance with the LTBB Indian Preference Statute). Candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation. Individual must take a TB test, and get annual influenza vaccination due to working in a healthcare environment. LTBB is a scent free environment.

ABOUT US

On Sept. 21, 1994, the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) was federally reaffirmed with the signing of Public Law 103-324. The Tribe is governed by a nine-member Tribal Council. The LTBB Government presently employs over 200 Native and Non-Native employees across more than 20 departments, ranging from Healthcare to Natural Resources.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, 13 Holidays, PTO, Parental, and Cultural leave, and more!

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