Physician – Internal Medicine Primary Care – Big Rapids, MI

Big Rapids Family Medicine is looking for a Physician Assistant or a Family Nurse Practitioner to join their busy practices serving patients across the generations. As we care for patients of all ages, we cannot consider Adult/Gerontology trained Nurse Practitioners. We are seeking someone willing and able to float to both practices seeing same-day patients. 

Practice currently has a mix of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Team-based care is supplemented with Behavioral Health, Pharmacists, Social Workers, and experienced medical assistants working one-to-one with the providers. Ancillary services such as laboratory, x-ray, PT/OT, and specialty care are available on-site in Big Rapids. 

As an employed physician in the Corewell Health Medical Group, you will have:

• A comprehensive and competitive compensation package
• Loan Repayment
• Relocation allowance
• Provider well-being and burnout resources through our Offices of Physician and APP Wellness
• Health, dental, vision, life, and malpractice insurance coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Defined contribution retirement plan and 403 (b) annuity plan
• Mentoring from other physicians within the medical group
• 30 days of paid time off per year plus 7 additional days off for nationally recognized holidays, now including Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Paid dues, licensure, board fees, and CME
• Physician Concierge Services
• Connection to the resources as part of the largest health system in Michigan

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org.

Big Rapids, Michigan is a city located in northwestern Mecosta County, right in the heart of central Michigan.

• Big Rapids lies along the Muskegon River, which flows southwest toward Lake Michigan.
• Ferris State University, a four-year public university, has its main campus in Big Rapids.
• The city is known for its picturesque location along the Muskegon River and its historical ties to the lumber industry.

Job Summary

The physician is responsible for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the health problems presented by the patients.

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 Spectrum Health to meet financial and patient satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s Degree
• LIC-Physician (MD) – STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
• LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) – STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-DEA Registration – STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – ARC American Red Cross 120 Days required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA American Heart Association If required by specialty or stress test performed 120 Days required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6″ from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend – Standing: Occasionally
• Forward Bend – Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation – Standing: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation – Sitting: Occasionally
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Reach – Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Reach – at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity ¹
• [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE – 14755 215th Ave

Department Name

Family Medicine – Big Rapids Care Center

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7-7 pm

Days Worked

Monday through Friday

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.

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