Physician Rural Family Medicine - South Haven, Michigan

Location

BSH Bronson South Haven

Physician Rural Family Medicine
- South Haven, Michigan

Bronson Lake View Family Care
- Blue Star is seeking a BC/BE Family Medicine Physician to join their established Family Medicine practice in South Haven, Michigan.

• See full spectrum family practice patient's
• Candidate will work alongside one physician and two APP’s
• No OB or inpatient medicine opportunity
• Hospital-employed, outpatient only position
• As a Rural Health practice, we will work with the APP to create a schedule to offer appointments as early as 7:00 am or as late as 7 pm at least one day a week.
• Team Approach with Ambulatory Care Manager, social worker, Pharmacist as well as nurse triage.
• Full-time with flexible scheduling
• This site is NHSC designated offering opportunity for applying for student loan forgiveness

• BC/BE in Family Medicine
• Current and Unrestricted State Medical License as MD/DO and DEA Licensure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient-centered care

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Competitive compensation with Annual Quality Incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• CME Stipend and Sign On Bonus

South Haven is located along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan in southwest Michigan. South Haven is known for its white sandy beaches, award-winning wineries, a quaint downtown, along with thriving agriculture. Trails, golf courses, and inland lakes make for unlimited outdoor activities.

Physicians are responsible for diagnosing illnesses and prescribing as well as administering treatment for patients suffering from disease or illness. They also examine patients in addition to obtaining medical histories. Other job responsibilities include ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests in addition to counseling patients regarding preventive healthcare, hygiene and diet. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• Medical degree and 2 years of direct or intern experience required
• Current Medical License in the state of Michigan
• Current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration
• Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges

Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques

Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment

Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette

Performs in a tactful and professional manner

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.

Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
• Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
• Orders studies, test…