Family Medicine - General

Family Medicine Physician Opportunity

Saint Joseph Medical Group (SJMG) has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine physician to join a growing practice located in Plymouth, Indiana. Near the University of Notre Dame, Go Irish!

Join this high-profile practice (off-site of hospital, outpatient Family Medicine - safety net clinic) with two physicians and one nurse practitioner. This position is OB-optional.

Primarily responsible to assess, evaluate and treat patients in the hospital/medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to a physician in the hospital/medical practice for further care management. Will see patients of a variety of ages: Pediatric through Geriatric Basic laboratory services are available and basic procedures may be performed. Opportunities for teaching exist with St. Joseph Health System Family Medicine residents [clinical teaching and supervision]. Must adhere to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. May be required to maintain active membership status on the medical staff of SJHS-SB and/or SJHS-Ply. Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. Performs complete, accurate history and physical assessment/examination as appropriate for patient setting/type of visit. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests and accurately, communicates results to patient, completes all documentation, adhering to compliance standards for documentation, coding/billing and collaborative supervision. Reports abnormal findings to collaborative/supervising physician. Prescribes appropriate treatment, pharmacological agents and/or other non-pharmacological interventions. Completes simple and complex procedures independently. Reports adverse patient responses to collaborative/supervising physician. Provides direct patient and family education regarding patient medical condition/disease process, treatment methodologies, outcomes management, wellness and prognosis. Determines the effectiveness of patient care plans, treatment and interventions through reassessment and modifies as necessary to achieve patient health status goals. Reports significant plan changes to collaborative/supervising physician. Responsible for communication with physician regarding variations from normal and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates with physician and other members of health care team to provide individualized plan of care. Delegates care within scope of practice. Participates in medical record, patient care, quality assurance, process improvement and compliance audits, evaluations and follow-up. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in handling schedule coverage and service excellence. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job, effective operation of medical practice and access/delivery of care to patients as directed.

Open to H-1B and J-1 visa candidates Not accepting Locums candidates

Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary range: $240,000-$260,000 + production Student loan assistance available Relocation assistance provided in accordance with policy Malpractice paid by corporation, including tail insurance Health/dental/vision/disability/life insurance/retirement benefits 27 days off per year; 7 holidays; 5 days and $3,000 for CME $3,000 per year for professional journals, dues, and memberships

Certification Requirements: ACLS BLS Board Certified Board Eligible

State License Requirements: Indiana Additional License Requirements: COVID vaccination, Provider will be working with all ages - must have experience working with pediatrics-geriatrics