Physician

InterCare Community Health Network; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility

No COVID vaccine requirement

Potential for cost-free vaccines at clinics

Job summary

A community health center in Benton Harbor is looking for an experienced Family Practice Physician who can provide compassionate, ethical, and professional care to a diverse patient population. This role involves diagnosing and treating acute injuries and chronic conditions, promoting patient satisfaction, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO degree, completion of a residency, and relevant certifications. Join us to make a significant impact in people's lives while enjoying a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Residency Program.
• Prior clinical experience, urgent care and/or outpatient clinic experience preferred.
• Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Examines diagnoses and treats patients for acute injuries.
• Counsels patients about acute and chronic conditions.
• Orders lab and imaging tests to manage treatment plans.

Skills

Experience in multiple patient care areas

Bilingual English/Spanish

Outstanding organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

MD or DO degree

Completion of Residency Program

Board Certified

Licensed in Michigan

DEA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

InterCare is a Federally Qualified Health Center which MAY qualify employees for National Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:

• Have a passionate purpose.
• Do worthwhile work.
• Make a difference in people’s lives.

InterCare is seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician who can evaluate, diagnose and treat InterCare’s diverse patient populations. This will take place in a compassionate, ethical and professional manner, resulting in comprehensive medical guidance that meets/exceeds standards of care. The successful Physician candidate will be part of a team dedicated to improving the delivery and quality of health care that is patient-centered, safe and effective in a fast-paced environment.

At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.

InterCare NO LONGER requires employees to have the COVID vaccine, however, you may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of our clinic locations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examines diagnoses and treats patients for acute injuries, infections, and illnesses
• Counsels and educates patients about acute and chronic conditions or concerns
• Promote patient satisfaction and provide excellent customer service
• Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans
• Prescribes and administers medication
• Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan
• Provides advice and follow up: and refers appropriate care to specialists when needed
• Enter patient information into the EHR system completely and accurately
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules

Requirements

Description of Contributing Attributes

The candidate we are looking for will have experience in multiple patient care areas. Physician candidates must be a graduate of an MD or DO degree program, completion of Residency Program; Board Certified; must be licensed in the state of Michigan; have DEA Certification: controlled substance license and BLS Certification. Prior clinical experience; urgent care and/or outpatient clinic experience preferred. Have the ability to formulate differential diagnosis, be proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans, can effectively function in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, have outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, takes initiative, be creative, has problem solving ability, is adaptable, and flexible. Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, frequently sit, and lift up to 25 lbs
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, reach with arms & hands, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and manipulate (using keyboard, office equipment)
• Visual acuity to use keyboard, operate office equipment, and read printed material and regularly required to talk and hear.

InterCare Community Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.