Urgent Care Physician (MD/DO)
Requisition #: 61350
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Description
Join our NEW practice and help improve lives!
Full-time
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position is for a family practice or emergency medicine physician looking to join a new practice in the Petoskey area. Petoskey Urgent Care will consist of one physician and three APPs who will provide needed care to patients in the community. The office will be open every day, all year with open hours being 9am – 8pm to meet the needs of the patients they are caring for. Depending on the season, the physician at Petoskey Urgent Care can expect to see an average of 30+ patients in a 12-hour shift. The clinic is anticipated to open in Fall of 2025.
Qualified candidates will have a strong foundation of medical knowledge in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of acute injury and illness. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be proficient with in-office procedures required to treat patients of all ages.
BENEFITS
Munson Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and work-life balance goals.
- Competitive compensation and full benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Malpractice insurance
- Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
- Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
- Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
- Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
- Promotes personal and patient safety.
- Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
- Works as a member of the Urgent Care clinical team to promote, support and provide comprehensive medical care to Urgent Care clients.
- Develops, implements and evaluates plans of care utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of physical, psychological, emotional, societal and environmental needs of the clients.
- Assists individuals to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health through the discharge process.
- Adheres to Evaluation and Management Documentation Requirements and completes legible medical records documentation in accordance with established hospital policy.
- Utilizes the current documentation and charting tools i.e. templates, Dragon or electronic medical record software for documentation as appropriate.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Training:
- MD or DO
- Successful completion of an approved U.S. Residency training program approved by the Accrediting Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) of the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association or its equivalent.
Work Experience:
- Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine practice experience preferred
Certification, Licensure, Registration:
- Board eligible/certified to practice in the State of Michigan
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must apply for and be granted applicable clinical privileges through MHC’s credentialing processes before rendering services
- Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to make quality, independent medical decisions.
- Time management and organizational skills.
ABOUT MUNSON HEALTHCARE
Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest and leading healthcare system. Based in Traverse City, Mich., our team of medical experts, award-winning hospitals, and related organizations serve people in 30 counties. Munson Healthcare is comprised of regional referral center Munson Medical Center (Traverse City) and 7 community hospitals: Cadillac Hospital (Cadillac), Charlevoix Hospital (Charlevoix), Grayling Hospital (Grayling), Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (Kalkaska), Manistee Hospital (Manistee), Otsego Memorial Hospital (Gaylord), and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (Frankfort). Across the system there are 694 licensed acute care beds and 212 licensed long-term care beds. Most of the region’s 540,000 residents can receive comprehensive quality care in or near their local community with access to sophisticated diagnostic technology such as 3D tomography, advanced cancer and heart treatments, and the latest robotic technology, stereotactic radiosurgery, and non-invasive surgical procedures.
As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides more than $60 million annually in:
- Community Education
- Free, discounted and unreimbursed healthcare services
- Healthcare programs
ABOUT PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN
Overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay in the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, you'll find Petoskey Michigan. A quaint resort community with unmatched beauty and charm. A friendly town that boasts world-class restaurants and specialty shops/boutiques in its historic downtown. The Petoskey area is known for it’s beautiful outdoor recreation opportunities that include bike trails, cross country ski trails, boating, fishing, and of course the Midwest's best downhill skiing. Add to all this award-winning schools, fine arts, local craft beer and distilled spirits and you have the perfect place to put down roots, regardless of what stage of life you are in.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Munson Healthcare 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.