Kalamazoo, Michigan, Primary Care Physician Job
Kalamazoo, Michigan, Primary Care Physician Job
- Clinical Role:
- Do you know someone that might be a good fit for this position? Please ask about our generous referral fees!
- Accepting full-time and part-time candidates
- Must be willing and able to perform common office-based, outpatient surgical procedures (i.e. ambulatory surgery, stitches/staples, superficial burn treatment, biopsies, etc.)
- The Family Medicine Physician provides continuous quality patient-centered care to patients of all ages throughout their lifespan, following the standards and practices. Family Medicine Physicians embrace a team-oriented approach in providing healthcare and be comfortable working with and overseeing Physician Assistants and providing collaboration with Nurse Practitioners
- Provides healthcare and health management for patients of all ages
- Outpatient and clinic setting
- Averages 18 patients per day on the high end
- Provides a total assessment of the patient's health status, including systematic health history, a physical examination, and diagnostic testing
- Provides skilled observations and health assessments of patients, including history, physical examination, and appropriate interventions and referrals
- Provides patient care services appropriate to patient condition and in conjunction with current Joint Commission standards
- Diagnoses and treats or appropriately refer to health problems for the patient population. Orders interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs
- Establishes and facilitates a plan of care related to a patient's identified problems, needs, and strengths, including medication, diet, therapeutic procedures, counseling, education, and teaching needs of patients, families, and groups
- Assess and formulate a plan of care related to preventative, acute, and chronic needs identified by the patient and health care team in a manner that provides continuity of care. It includes coordinating care with patients' primary care physicians (PCP) when identifying and identifying an available PCP when one is not currently designated
- Assesses patient/family learning needs and provides appropriate patient education
- Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses the condition of the patient
- Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule, given the patient's condition and allergies
- Discusses any possible side effects of medication or immunization with the patient
- Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patients from infectious diseases
- Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for the prevention of disease
- Patients refer to a medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for the patient's well-being
- Documents the patient's visit, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action
- Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases
- Conducts physical examinations to provide the information needed for admission to the school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage
- Participate in all required departmental and organizational meetings
- Demonstrated the ability to assess clinical needs and work in an integrated, holistic approach to care, including case management, disease management and/or population health programs
- The ability to work within a high volume of medical practice with multiple interruptions and busy work schedule and respond to urgent and emergent situations
- Knowledge of managed healthcare systems, medical quality assurance and quality improvement, and risk management,
- Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment
- Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in inpatient care
- Desired start date: 60 to 90 days after offer
- EMR: EPIC
- Open to 1099 candidates
- Open to commuters and/or those looking for secondary employment
- Accepting new graduate candidates
- Open to H-1B and J-1 visa candidates
- Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!
- Organization:
- Highly competitive pay based on experience and training (to be discussed at interview)
- Sign-on bonus (to be discussed at interview)
- CME Allowance
- Excellent (cost-effective) Health Insurance
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Company paid Life & accidental death
- Company paid long term disability Insurance
- Voluntary life, accidental death, short-term disability, and other supplemental offerings
- Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Lifestyle Information:
- Here you’ll find a unique and exciting city vibe, but with the comfort of warm people, an easy-going pace of life, and truly beautiful countryside. With abundant lakes, trails, and parks and a walkable downtown that boasts the nation’s first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall, there’s a tailored experience for every interest. When you visit Kalamazoo, you can go for a hike in the morning, grab lunch and a beer at Bell’s Brewery and catch a show at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre at night, all without spending more than thirty minutes in your car
- Just minutes from downtown, you’ll find breathtaking nature, with endless opportunities to bike, hike, camp, kayak, golf and ski. The area is known for craft beer, notably Bell’s Brewery, a pioneer in the craft beer industry since 1985
- Kalamazoo County is also home to world-class museums and attractions including the Smithsonian affiliated Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum and the Gilmore Car Museum, North America’s largest automobile museum
- In Kalamazoo, you get to enjoy big city excitement, with a twist of easy-going comfort
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