Family Physician

Family Physician

Full or Part-time

Muskegon Family Care
2201 S. Getty St.
Muskegon, MI 49444

Muskegon Family Careis the ideal settings for a Physician who is dedicated to serving the underserved/vulnerablepopulation. Working with diverse populations, and participating in a team-oriented environment. Muskegon Family Care professionals witness the critical need for comprehensive, accessible, affordable, quality care on a daily basis.

Benefits for Muskegon Family Care professionals include, but are not limited to:

• Reasonable call schedules
• 401K- Safe Harbor Contributions- We match 100% up to 3% employee contribution; 50% for the next 2% employee contribution (4-5%)
• Loan repayment through theNational Health Services Corps, theMichigan State Loan Repayment Program, and NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and in collaboration with the CEO; provides comprehensive primary medical care services for individuals and families on a continuing basis regardless of age, race or sex.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Address health maintenance and treat conditions that occur in everyday life, including common illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
• Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
• Orders or executes various diagnostic tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Administers or prescribes treatments and medications.
• Promotes health and plays a role in preventing diseases through vaccinations, screenings, and health education.
• May provide prenatal care to pregnant women and provides postnatal care to mothers and infants.
• May perform surgical office procedures.
• Refers patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for further diagnosis or treatment.
• Communicates effectively with patients, explaining procedures, discussing test results, and providing health advice.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, social workers, and specialists.
• Additional clinical or administrative duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or Chief Executive Officer to promote the success and welfare of the organization.
• Maintains a courteous, helpful and conscientious attitude in dealing with co-workers and patients and their families ensuring professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Regular and Prompt attendance at work.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision of mid-level providers (P.A.’S, N.P.’S)

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, LICENSING, CERTIFICATES AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). Current State of Michigan Physician License, current DEA License, and a current Controlled Substance License. Board certification.

More about Muskegon Family Care:

MFC is a Federally Qualified Health Center that aims to improve the overall health and wellness of our community by promoting the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our families through comprehensive healthcare and other essential services. As a community health center we provide a range of services far greater than an ordinary doctors office. We develop programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community, together we create a healthier community.

We commit to serving our patients and our staff through our ICARE values of innovation, within a compassionate environment for all, providing access to the care needed and treating all with great respect, and offering education opportunities that result in healthy outcomes. We are better together. Teamwork makes the Dreamwork.