Staff Physician

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers; Bridgeport Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A health center in Bridgeport Charter Township is seeking a Staff Physician to manage patient medical care and oversee medical support staff. Applicants must hold a medical degree (D.O. or M.D.) and have relevant licensure in Michigan. This full-time position requires strong diagnostic and interpersonal skills to effectively serve a diverse population. The role offers a supportive environment with the opportunity to impact community health.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid DEA license and be licensed in Michigan.
• 1-2 years of experience in an underserved area preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient medical care including diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain documentation on patient clinical records.
• Supervise medical support staff.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Therapeutic skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

D.O. or M.D. from an accredited Medical School

Postgraduate training in Primary Care or related field

Job description

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Essential Job Duties

• Manages patient medical care including diagnosis, treatment, and follow up. (50%)
• Maintains appropriate documentation on patient clinical records. (30%)
• Participates in GLBHC Quality Assurance activities as assigned. (5%)
• Assists in the establishment of appropriate fee schedule, expense budgets, and program plans. (5%)
• Supervises medical support staff. (10%)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Marginal Job Duties

• Assists in marketing and public relations, including recruitment of providers as needed.
• Performs other functions relating to GLBHC medical program as may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by President/CEO and Chief Medical Officer.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Specifications

• Education: D. or D.O. from an accredited Medical School and be able to produce evidence of such.
  • Foreign medical graduates must have completed a recognized equivalency program and hold certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (EVFMG).
  • Specialty: Completion of a postgraduate training program (Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics) accredited by ACGME, AOA, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The applicant must produce evidence of program completion.
• Licensure: Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Michigan. Possesses valid DEA license. Board Eligible. Board Certified preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years in underserved area preferred.
• Skills: Diagnostic, therapeutic, interpersonal, organizational.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Flexible and varied.
• Travel: Some travel between sites required. Travel may be required in order to attend pertinent conferences; with travel, lodging, and living costs reimbursed at the existing rate of the corporation. Reimbursement for expenses will occur in accordance with GLBHC policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider