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Munson Healthcare Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) in Petoskey, Michigan
Join our NEW practice and help improve lives!
Full-time
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm
Call: Rotated
GENERAL SUMMARY
Munson Healthcare is seeking a physician to join our new practice, Petoskey Primary Care, to deliver high-quality care to patients of all ages. The physician who joins this practice will be part of a care team consisting of physicians and APP’s, seeing 18-24 patients a day. The practice will offer in-office lab draws and 1:1 MA’s. Petoskey Primary Care is anticipated to open in Fall of 2025.
ABOUT THE MUNSON PHYSICIAN NETWORK
Physicians & Advance Practice Providers Employed by or under a Professional Services Agreement with a Munson Healthcare entity.
NOTE: Does not include independent members of the medical staff
550+ Physicians and Advance Practice Providers
65 Practice Sites
Primary and Specialty Care
Inpatient and Ambulatory Care
$120M Net Revenue Annually
Area of Continued Strategic Growth for MHC
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
Student loan repayment eligible
Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
STANDARDS OF CARE
Manage chronic conditions and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries, using best practices, i.e., evidence-based practice
Obtain relevant health and medical histories from patients and/or caregivers
Perform physical exams appropriate for age and history
Identify medical and health risks and needs
Order, conduct and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests
Formulate the appropriate plan of care based on history, physical exam, clinical findings and any diagnostic findings
Develop care plans and communicate plan to patient, their care giver, or family
Perform procedures within the scope of expertise (e.g., I&Ds, suturing wound closure, etc.)
Identify non-pharmacologic interventions and prescribe non-pharmacologic therapies; identify pharmacologic interventions and prescribe pharmacologic therapies
Provide relevant patient education
Make appropriate referrals to physicians and other health professionals and community agencies
Participate in quality improvement review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans, helps disseminate findings and implement plans for improvement
Serve as an educational resource for ancillary staff
Complete and maintain written electronic records in a timely fashion and in compliance with MHC standards
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.
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital and its partners work together to provide superior quality care and promote community health.
Acknowledges safety is a self-responsibility. Knows physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines. Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques. Plans actions to promote safety. Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to hospital procedure.
As a health care provider, primary responsibility of the physician is to promote and maintain health in all age populations; and to prevent disease and illness exacerbation.
Assists in policy and procedure development for Petoskey Primary Care operations and clinical interventions.
Maintains visibility within the community as a primary health care provider. Serves as a role model to clinic staff, faculty, and the community at large.
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.
Certification, Licensure, Registration :
Board eligible/certified for internal or family medicine 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 northern Michigan, 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 (https://www.munsonhealthcare.org/grayling-hospital/about-us/community-benefit-grayling) 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.
