Physician

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a physician to examine patients, obtain histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and counsel on illnesses and preventive care. The role involves independent judgment and discretion in patient care.

Responsibilities include interviews, examinations, diagnoses, and appropriate medical or surgical treatments, plus wellness education and referrals as needed. Board certification and Michigan licensure are required, with privileges at affiliated hospitals.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan license to practice medicine.
• Board certification in area of specialty, where required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff privileges.

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.

Skills

Clinical diagnosis

Medical decision-making

Education

MD/DO degree

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: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26004093
• Daily Work Times: varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes