Physician Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status. Elicits and records information about patient's medical history. Examines patients for symptoms or physical information. Provides skilled observations and health assessments of patients including history, physical examination, and appropriate interventions and referrals. Provides patient care services appropriate to patient condition and in conjunction with current Joint Commission standards. Diagnoses and treats or appropriately refers health problems for the patient population. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Establishes and facilitates plan of care related to patient's identified problems, needs and strengths including medication, diet, therapeutic procedures, counseling, education and teaching needs of patients, families, and groups. Assess and formulates plan of care related to preventative, acute, and chronic needs identified by the patient and health care team in a manner that provides continuity of care. This includes coordinating care with patients' primary care physicians (PCP) when identified and identification of an available PCP when one is not currently designated. Assesses patient/family learning needs and provides appropriate patient education. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition of patient. Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule given the patient's condition and allergies. Discusses any possible side affects to medication or immunization with patient. Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases. Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being. Documents the patient's visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action. Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage. Education and/or Experience Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited college or university with one plus years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must be a fully licensed physician without restriction and able to practice within the State of Michigan. Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Must be able to meet the necessary credentialing standards for FHC. Prefer a candidate who is bilingual speaking both English and Spanish. Competitive - Salary RVU Incentive plan Student loan repayment program through NHSC Comprehensive benefits package available Paid Malpractice Coverage through FTCA Kalamazoo Promise! 40 minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan Family Health Center (FHC) a comprehensive health center serving Kalamazoo county. With 7 locations throughout the county FHC serves over 30,000 residents. The center is also a teaching facility for family practice and pharmacy with affiliations with Western Michigan University and Ferris State University. Kalamazoo has a population of 325,000 and access to two major metropolitan cities as it is located between Chicago and Detroit. Five institutions of higher learning are located within the county with three Big 10 universities less than two hours away. Enjoy vast outdoor activities (boating, hiking, biking and skiing) in addition to a rich agricultural area (fresh fruits and vegetables), cultural events and collegiate/professional sports. With the ability to live on Lake Michigan, an inland lake, near wine country or in a growing residential region Kalamazoo offers a diverse lifestyle. The schools in Kalamazoo are host to the Kalamzoo Promise this is the only scholarship of its kind. The program provides resident graduates of the Kalamazoo Public Schools up to 100% of their tuition and mandatory fees for four years at Michigan's public universities and community colleges based on years attended.OrganizationA Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Kalamazoo County was created in 1971. Interested in learning more contact: Matthew Lemmer at matthew.lemmer@fhckzoo.com. Link to Apply: www.fhckzoo.com/careers