Now Searching for Qualified Physicians in Northern Michigan!
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician (MD/DO) for a full-time outpatient locum tenens assignment at a Tribal Health facility in Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care services to an underserved community while working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, physical exams, and patient histories
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses across all age groups
- Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic studies
- Manage chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and other common primary care concerns
- Provide preventive care services, health screenings, and vaccinations
- Perform routine office-based procedures as needed
- Collaborate with nursing staff, behavioral health providers, and specialists
- Respond appropriately to urgent medical situations and coordinate higher levels of care when necessary
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation
Assignment Highlights
- 6-month locum tenens contract with the possibility of extension
- Monday Friday schedule
- 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Outpatient clinic setting only
- patients per day
- Bread-and-butter primary care practice
- Patient population spans all ages (womb to tomb)
- Focus on chronic disease management and preventive care
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a Tribal Health community
- 1099 contracted provider position
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Travel-related expenses available
Clinical Scope
Common patient encounters include:
- Chronic care management
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Preventive care visits
- Routine sick visits
- General family medicine concerns
- Adult, pediatric, and geriatric primary care
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified in Family Medicine or related primary care specialty
- Active Michigan medical license or eligibility through IMLC
- Active DEA registration
- Ability to prescribe controlled substances
- Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
- Experience in rural, Tribal Health, or underserved populations preferred
- Comfortable practicing in a fast-paced outpatient environment
- COVID vaccination required
Facility & Practice Information
- Outpatient clinic setting
- EMR: RPMS
- Collaborative clinical support staff
- Approximately one nurse assigned per provider when available
- Credentialing timeframe approximately 2 weeks for qualified candidates
Ideal Candidate
The ideal physician is:
- Board Certified and licensed in Michigan
- Comfortable treating patients of all ages
- Experienced in outpatient primary care
- Confident managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension
- Efficient with charting and documentation
- Team-oriented and committed to patient-centered care
Apply now to learn more about this rewarding locum opportunity and next steps in the hiring process!
