Physician - Corewell Health Primary Care - Southwestern Medical Clinic - Buchanan, MI

Job Description

Are you passionate about caring for and building long-term relationships with patients and families? Interested in participating in Christian medical missions and helping people in communities all over the world? This might be the opportunity you have been seeking!

Corewell Health Southwestern Medical Clinic, Buchanan, is seeking a compassionate full-time physician to join our dedicated team of providers. This is an opportunity to join a group that encourages and supports practicing your faith and sharing your passion with your patients. New graduates are welcome to apply! This is an employed position and is benefit eligible.

This is a great opportunity for providers with student loans! Corewell Health Family Medicine, Buchanan, qualifies for the National Health Service Corps (https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/) Loan Repayment Program. Award recipients, selected through the program’s application process, may receive up to $100,000 for three years of full-time service!

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine. Compensation package includes a two-year salary guarantee with the opportunity to bonus based on productivity, plus a starting bonus!

Appointments of 15 or 30 minutes include; acutes, follow ups, physical exams, new patients, pediatric care, paps and pelvics, and typical primary care procedures; I & D, joint injections.

The team includes 2 physicians and 2 full-time APPs. Clinic hours are Monday 7am - 7pm, Tuesday – Thursday 7:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 7am - 3pm, which allows for a flexible weekly schedule. Call is 1:5, weekend only.

Corewell Health uses EPIC as our EMR. We are excited to offer Abridge, a generative AI platform for clinical conversations, which allows you to focus on your patients and improve efficiency. We also offer Inboxology services at all of our Primary Care Clinics. Inboxologists are PAs who assist with managing physician and APP inboxes, handing things like patient questions, e-visits, and basic medication refills. We strive to provide our physicians and APPs with a positive work - life balance.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and monitors the medical needs of patients/significant others.

• Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and ensures coverage of case load at all times.

• Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.

• Provides oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and others providing delegated services to patients.

• Evaluates patients'/significant others'/staff educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or delegates to appropriate resources.

• Documents in a manner consistent with regulatory standards.

• Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as a patient/family advocate.

• Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development/application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.

• Actively works with Corewell Health to meet financial and patient satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Required Doctorate

• LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or

• LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

• LIC_Controlled Substance (CS) - STATE_MI State of MI Upon Hire Required

• CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

With a rich history dating back to the 1800s, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, is a beacon of medical excellence in the region –continually working to create an integrated system of care that is accessible, affordable, compassionate, and responsible. Our state-of-the-art facility, with more than 250 beds, includes the recent addition of our Medical Pavilion – a multi-million-dollar expansion creating more than 260,000 square feet of new space, provides an array of inpatient and ambulatory services.

The newly renovated emergency departments include 34 patient beds, 12 observation beds and additional treatment areas for the more than 45,000 patients we see each year. This transformation is part of a long-term vision to invest in the health of the community for generations to come.

Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students and are a regional campus of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD, School of Medicine, Central Michigan University College of Medicine and we are an affiliate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

You will also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.

Saint Joseph, Michigan, often referred to as “The Riviera of the Midwest,” is a picturesque community nestled on the west coast of Michigan. The city is celebrated for its stunning lakeshore, adorned with remarkable sand dune formations, and its lush countryside, which is recognized as the nation’s largest non-citrus fruit-growing region. You will find a small-town atmosphere with a vibrant economy, supported by employers like Whirlpool Corporation, Leco Corporation, and Corewell Health.

Saint Joseph is renowned for its quality public school system, comprehensive healthcare system, and natural amenities such as beaches and parks. Additionally, Saint Joseph’s proximity to Chicago—just 90 miles away—offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to a major metropolitan area. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Buchanan Family Medical Center - 1045 N Front St - Buchanan

Department Name

Family Medicine Buchanan - Medical Group South

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8a-5p

Days Worked

M-F

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.