Physician

Description

Purpose: Responsible for providing health services, and primary care under established protocols and the approved Clinical Policies of WWFHC.

 ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTION AND DUTIES
1. Responsible for providing quality medical services to patients of WWFHC
a. Assesses and monitors patients need for testing, rehabilitative services, medication and education
b. Performs systematic health histories and physical assessments of patients
c. Reports quality of care issues promptly to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer and Quality Coordinator
i. Performs episodic care, treatment, and follow-up
ii. Prescribes drug and medicine treatment
iii. Provides patient education and nutritional instruction
iv. Participates in established on-call group when required
2. Responsible for supervising non-physician providers
3. Responsible for serving patients at appropriate hospital if requested by Emergency Department
4. Responsible for ambulatory quality, customer satisfaction and managed care requirements
5. Responsible for meeting with the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Executive Officer and management of Western Wayne Family Health Centers as necessary to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Clinic and Medicine are met
6. Communicates all pertinent medical matters to the above-mentioned individuals
7. Responsible for performing managerial duties
a. Provides input to the Chief Executive Officer or Practice Manager in the performance review process of the medical and non-medical staff
8. Responsible for educating and training personnel
a. Participates in the education/training of personnel
b. Participates as a member of Western Wayne Family Health Centers in community education programs or community health promotions.
c. Attends and completes required/necessary CME training
9. Responsible for performing quality assessment and utilization reviews
a. Participates in all relevant QA/UR activities
b. Participates in Peer Review and in-service training
c. Cooperates with Risk Management and participates in Risk Management activities
10. Responsible for performing recruitment activities
a. Meets and evaluates potential physician and extender candidates
b. Assists in orientation of new practitioners
c. Introduces new physicians to referral physicians

CLINIC WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Customer Relations:
a. Treats guests, patients, physicians, and other employees with care, courtesy, and respect.
b. Responds quickly and appropriately to customer request.
c. Looks for and suggests ways to better meet customer needs.
d. Answers clinic communications systems promptly and with courtesy and respect.

2. Teamwork:
a. Works cooperatively within own department and other areas.
b. Willingly accepts additional responsibility – tries to make others job easier.
c. Responds quickly to request for assistance.
d. Required to work closely with patients and associates.
e. Interacts with other departments on problem issues.
f. Accepts feedback from patients, visitors, clinic employees, physicians and general public.
3. Continuous Improvement:
a. Continuously looks for and suggests ways to improve.
b. Effectively completes assignment to achieve the greatest benefits at acceptable cost.
c. Implements improvements as appropriate.
d. Demonstrates interest in own growth and development by:
i. Periodically evaluating own performance.
ii. Demonstrating an awareness of personal abilities and limitations.
iii. Independently seeking means to make improvements.
e. Attends and participates in in-services and continuing education programs
f. Attends departmental meetings.
4. Communications:
a. Keeps appropriate people informed.
b. Speaks and writes clearly, concisely, and appropriately for need.
c. Listens carefully.
d. Communicates tactfully.
e. Understands that all confidentiality and privacy considerations are respected and fostered at work and off duty.
5. Self –Management:
a. Presents a positive image of Western Wayne Family Health Center at all times.
b. Carries out assignments with little need for direction.
c. Timeliness.
d. Maintains confidentiality.
e. Provides proper notification of absence and tardiness.
f. Works weekends and shifts when necessary.

 

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
1. Doctor of Medicine Degree
2. Board Eligible/Certified
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
1. Must be currently holding, or eligible for, admitting privileges and member in good standing at community and/or tertiary hospitals.
2. Must be able to meet standards required to be credential by appropriate insurance and regulatory plans.
3. Must remain board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
4. Must be registered under Michigan and Federal law to prescribe all classes of drugs necessary to carry out the duties described herein.
5. Must possess an unrestricted license to practice medicine within the State of Michigan.

Benefits: 

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

Flexible Spending Account

403B 

Loan Forgiveness

Lifestyle and quality of life uniqueness (M-F) 

Practice focuses on delivery of quality care (Federally Qualified Health Centers)

CME Eligible 

Competitive Compensation Package 

WWFHC follows all federal and state mandates for employee health and safety. At this time, all employees are required to have both the primary series of COVID19 vaccines as well as any booster shots the person is eligible to receive.  Exemptions may be made to this policy and are determined on a case-by-case basis if there are medical contraindications for vaccine or recognized religious beliefs prohibiting vaccinations. If received other vaccines, they may not qualify for exemptions.  Exemptions must be requested and approved before first day of work.  New employees who have not yet had the vaccine must be full vaccinated, or schedule to be vaccinated as soon as possible based on CDC guidelines. Weekly testing will be required if exemption is approved.

Salary : $197,300 - $236,700