Physician

TBCHS is seeking a full-time Physician for our Onaway clinic.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent work/life balance
• Generous PTO & sick time
• No Holidays
• Monday-Friday
• Company paid life insurance up to 2x your salary
• Company paid life insurance for spouse and children
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Low premiums costs for health insurance
• 401K with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program

 The staff physician reports to the CMO and the CEO.  He/she is responsible to the Board of Directors for the content of the Principles of Practice Agreement, including the following performance responsibilities.  The staff physician provides a program of high-quality primary care, integrates service with specialty care and health related agencies and participates in the development of future health care objectives and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: other duties may be assigned:

 Medical 

• Provide comprehensive health care, including examination, diagnosis, treatment, advice, prescription, consultation, education, and prevention for the medical, surgical and mental health needs of patients in the office.
• Participate in preventive health programs.
• Participate in on-call coverage agreement with other Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. Physicians, Mid-levels, and Providers for evenings and weekends.

 Quality Improvement 

• Maintain provider numbers and accept participation with BCBSM, Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement programs.
• Maintain the recommended number of offices.
• Participate in supervision of mid-level primary care providers by direct presence or immediate phone access.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities as required.

 Continuing Medical Education 

• Achieve 150 hours of AMA approved Continuing Medical Education credits in every three-year period to comply with State Licensure and Board Certification renewal requirements. Maintain Board Certification by periodic reexamination.
• Comply with TBCHS and regulating agencies regarding documentation policies and requirements.

Misc 

• Maintain professional malpractice coverage through FTCA, agreement with Board of Directors, or private policy, subject to negotiations at time of hiring.
• Participate in design, utilization, location, and cost considerations of building, renovation, expansion, and leasing plans for medical facility.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT:

• Abide by the Bylaws, policies and directive of the Board of Directors of Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc.
• Hold professional responsibilities above any private or conflicting interests.
• Respect patient’s rights to privacy, informed consent, and restricted disclosure of information. Exercises courtesy and understanding in the performance of medical care.  Adhere to HIPAA standards.
• Choose whom he/she will serve. In an emergency; however, service should be rendered to all to the best of one’s ability.  Having undertaken the care of patient, may not neglect him/her.
• Administer medical care which is free of bias due to race, age, sex, religion, home of record, lifestyle, or ability to pay.
• Seek consultation on request of the patient, in doubtful or difficult cases, or where the quality of services is likely to be enhanced.
• Perform in accordance with the highest medical standards and ethics, including the following:
• perform with at least ordinary care, judgment, and diligence,
• use recognized methods of diagnosis and treatment,
• exercise knowledge and skill commonly possessed by physicians of similar practice in the locality,
• seek appropriate support and treatment when impaired health of any type that could potentially affect ability to practice capably,
• act to protect the public and profession against other physicians or practitioners deficient in moral character or professional competence.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Directly supervises mid-level providers, as well as indirectly supervises employees of the Medical Support Staff.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees, directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Supervise interns as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Degree as Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

• Current valid licensure by the State of Michigan Medical Practice Board
• Currently registered by State and Federal Boards of Pharmacy
• Board Certified or Eligible in Family Practice with a completed residency or equivalent years of practice experience.
• BLS Required at hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Medium

TRAVEL: Travel between sites may be required

Please send your resumes to [email protected] to apply or visit “Careers” on our website at www.tbchs.org