Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) Physician - Battle Creek, MI

Job Title: Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) Physician

No. of Positions or Candidates Required: 5 FTE Physicians

Specialty: Family Medicine / Internal Medicine

Place of Work (City/State): Battle Creek, Michigan

Site: Battle Creek VA Medical Center (BCVAMC)

Exact Location: 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037

Duration: 12 months (Base Year), with two additional one-year option periods, potentially extending through December 13, 2029.

Start Date: December 14, 2026 (Tentative)

Shift Schedule

• Monday through Thursday: 4:30 PM 8:00 AM (overnight coverage).
• Work Schedule: Week-on/week-off position
• Friday through Monday: Continuous weekend coverage from Friday at 4:30 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM.
• Federal Holidays: 24-hour coverage required.
• Physicians must remain onsite throughout their assigned shifts until properly relieved.
• Scheduling may be adjusted based on facility and patient-care requirements.

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 - 8 weeks

Compensation

Weekly Pay: $17,500

The position offers flexible scheduling options with competitive compensation.

Option 1: One Week On / One Week Off

• Work approximately 26 weeks per year.
• Weekly Pay: $17,500
• Potential Annual Earnings: $455,000

Option 2: One Week On / Two Weeks Off

• Work approximately 17 weeks per year.
• Weekly Pay: $17,500
• Potential Annual Earnings: $297,500

Certifications/License Needed:

• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine (ABFM) or Internal Medicine (ABIM).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification And Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or accepted equivalent.
• Current DEA registration/certificate.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Education

• Medical education and professional training are sufficient to qualify for independent physician practice and VA clinical privileges.
• Must meet applicable education, training, and credentialing standards for Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.

Experience Needed

• Prior clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient medical settings is required.
• Clinical competence in acute medical evaluation, urgent care, hospital admissions, and inpatient medical management.
• Experience managing medical emergencies, recognizing clinical deterioration, and coordinating transfers to higher levels of care.
• Ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients within approved clinical privileges.
• Experience coordinating care with nursing staff, specialists, psychiatric providers, and interdisciplinary teams.

Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite medical coverage during evenings, nights, weekends, and federal holidays at Battle Creek VA Medical Center.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat Veterans in urgent care, inpatient units, Community Living Center (CLC), and other assigned areas.
• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, medical emergencies, and changes in patient conditions.
• Complete admission documentation, including medical history, physical examinations, and medication reconciliation.
• Respond promptly to nursing calls, medical emergencies, and rapid response situations.
• Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and interpret results according to VA guidelines.
• Manage patient admissions, discharges, referrals, and transfers to higher levels of care. Maintain accurate electronic medical records, clinical documentation, and shift handoffs.
• Follow VA policies, patient safety standards, confidentiality requirements, and emergency protocols.

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