Physician

McLaren; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 258,000 - 387,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem schedule

On call

Weekend work

Job summary

McLaren in Michigan seeks a physician to examine patients, take medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide medical or surgical treatment as appropriate. The role includes counseling patients about illness, injuries, and preventive care, with independent discretion and judgment in clinical decisions.

Responsibilities include patient interviews, exams, wellness education, and appropriate referrals.

Qualifications

• Board certification in area of specialty, where required.
• Current Michigan license to practice medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care, conducts patient interviews, examinations, and diagnoses.
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection.
• Assesses need for referral to additional health care providers for specialty care.
• Determines follow-up schedules and referrals as indicated.
• Exercises sound medical judgment in diagnosis and treatment for each patient.

Education

Michigan medical license

Board certification in specialty

Job description

Examine patients, obtain medical histories and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Counsel patients about illness, injuries, health conditions, and preventive healthcare. Acts independently, consistently exercises discretion and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care and conducts patient interviews, examinations, diagnosis, and rendering of appropriate medical or surgical treatment.
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection through interpersonal communication and/or the provision of informational materials to patients and family members.
• Assesses need for, and as may be clinically indicated, refers patients to additional health care providers for additional specialty care.
• Assesses urgency of patient medical care needs in determining necessary follow-up schedule and/or referral/consultation appointments.
• Exercises sound medical judgment in all issues pertinent to medical diagnosis and treatment on each patient’s behalf.

Required

• Current Michigan license to practice medicine.
• Obtain and maintain medical staff privileges at appropriate subsidiary hospital(s).
• Board certification in area of specialty, where required.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Daily Work Times: varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 10
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes