• House Physician - McLaren Careers

    McLaren Health Care (Detroit, MI)


    Position Summary:

    House Physician has a limited

    medical practice. They may only practice while employed under the direct

     

    supervision of an MD or DO. The supervising physician must be a member of the

     

    Karmanos Cancer Center Active Medical Staff.

     

    Applicants for this

     

    position must have one of the following: Be a graduate of an Allopathic US

     

    Medical School of a school recognized and approved by the US Office of

    Education

    OR

    Be a graduate of an

     

    allopathic international medical school.

    Responsibilities:

    + Collect, record and maintain sensitive patientinformation such as examination results, medical history and reports.

    + Provide patient care that is compassionate,appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and thepromotion of health.

    + Diagnosis, work-up management and treatment ofdefinitive cancers, recurrent and metastatic cancers, and post-operativetreatment of patients

    + Effectively communicate and demonstrate a caringand respectful behavior when interacting with patients and their families

    + Gather essential information about their patients

    + Make informed decisions about diagnostic andtherapeutic interventions based on patient information, preferences,recent scientific evidence and clinical judgement.

    + Perform competently all medical and invasiveprocedures considered essential for the area of practice.

    + Develop and carry out patient management plans.

    + Use information technology to support patientcare decisions and patient education.

    + Assist in providing health care services aimed atpreventing health problems and maintaining health.

    + Work with other health care professionalsincluding those from other disciplines to provide patient focused care.

    + Counsel patients with assistance regardingtreatment options and obtaining informed consent.

    + Respond to after-hours calls from patients athome, and advise appropriate action.

    + Adhere to all KCI policies and procedures.

    Qualifications:

    + License topractice medicine (MD or DO) in the State of Michigan.

    + Able to work aflexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

     

    Equal Opportunity

     

    Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans