Physician - Family Medicine - Primary Care Physician- Full Time

Central City Health (CCH) has been serving the under-housed and at-risk population in metro Detroit since 1972, by providing integrated healthcare services. Our services include primary and pediatric care, dental care, behavioral and SUD care, supportive housing, and community re-entry services, to name a few. Kimberly Farrow-Felton received the esteemed Healthcare Hero Award from Crain’s Detroit Business honoring her exceptional contributions to the health and well-being of our community.
To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.
An environment that supports health and recovery.
Person centered principles in the delivery of care.
A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement.
CCH participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Central City Health is committed to enabling every patient in our community to thrive by building a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team. The MD is a key member of the clinical team responsible for delivering high-quality, comprehensive adult primary care in an outpatient setting. The MD will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses, emphasizing preventive health strategies and patient education. The ideal candidate is committed to health equity and passionate about improving access to care in nonprofit and community-based settings.
Provide direct, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinical setting.
Perform comprehensive and problem-focused medical evaluations, histories, physical examinations, and formulate treatment plans.
Diagnose and manage a wide range of chronic and acute medical conditions not limited to hypertension, diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and infectious diseases.
Provide preventive care and health screenings in accordance with (e.g., Provide clinical leadership/consultation and guidance to members of the interdisciplinary medical team, including advanced practice providers and nursing staff, etc.
Collaborate with behavioral health, care coordination, and specialty providers to support holistic, team-based care.
Provide culturally competent care sensitive to the unique needs of the metro Detroit community.
Utilize the electronic health record (EHR) system for accurate and timely documentation, adhering to organizational and regulatory standards.
Participate in integrated care initiatives, collaborating with behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, care management, and other internal departments.
Follow all Central City Health protocols, clinical policies, and compliance with HRSA, FQHC, and other regulatory agencies’ standards.
Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment options, medications, and preventive strategies.
Maintain active licensure and complete required continuing medical education (CME) timely.
Establish and maintain ongoing physician-patient relationships to promote continuity of care across the healthcare continuum.
Provide comprehensive longitudinal primary care to adult patients, consistent with the physician’s training, clinical privileges, and scope of practice.
Participate in population health, quality improvement, and clinical outcomes initiatives designed to improve patient health and reduce health disparities.
Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
Unrestricted Michigan medical doctor/doctor of license and controlled substance license required.
Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
Prior experience working in a community mental health or FQHC setting with a patient centered integrated health centered approach preferred.
Clinical risk management experience preferred.
Knowledge of evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines.
Experience within an integrated care system is strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence; Thorough knowledge and understanding of current trends in health care, including physician hospital relations, physician practice models, access issues, quality improvement processes, clinical information systems, and the implications of changing health care environment for medical credentialing are essential.
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) :
~ Individual with specialized training (including fieldwork and/or internships associated with the academic curriculum where the student works directly with persons receiving mental health services as part of that experience) OR one year of experience in treating or working with a person who has mental illness AND is a psychologist, physician, educator with a degree in education from an accredited program, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, behavior analyst, registered nurse, therapeutic recreation specialist, licensed/limited-licensed professional counselor, licensed or limited licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed physician’s assistant OR a human services professional with at least a bachelor’s degree in a human services field.

Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (QBHP) :
Starting January 1, 2020, a QBHP must be certified within two years of successfully completing their ABA graduate coursework or by 9/30/2025 whichever is the shorter time-period.
Must be a physician or licensed practitioner (e.g. Advanced Practice RN, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Physician Assistant, etc.) with specialized training and one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of children with ASD.
Health Care Professional :
~ Health Care Professional – A physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or dietician. Services provided must be relevant to the health care professional’s scope of practice.

Time spent in this position may be split between being in a clinic, attending meetings, events, conferences/seminars and programs at other locations.
Normal office and medical environments with exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
These include but are not limited to early mornings, evenings and weekend hours as determined by the organization and Senior Leadership.
Work hours may shift depending on project or program needs.
Must possess and maintain an acceptable background check clearance, certifications, licensures and/or training as required by Central City Health, federal/state/county agencies, and other entities
Job Type: Full-time:
Dental insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Flexible spending account.
Health insurance.
Life insurance.
Retirement plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine (Required)