Physician

McLaren; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren is seeking a physician to examine patients, obtain medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and counsel on illness, prevention, and health management. The role requires independent judgment in medical decision-making and ongoing professional discretion.

Responsibilities include patient interviews, diagnosing and treating, strategic referrals when needed, and determining follow-up care with appropriate scheduling.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Michigan.
• Maintain medical staff privileges at affiliated hospital(s).
• Board certification in the specialty, where required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and obtain medical histories.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Counsel patients about illness, injuries, health conditions, and preventive care.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in medical decisions.

Skills

Patient examination

Medical history taking

Diagnostic testing interpretation

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