Physician Family Practice-Without OB - Competitive Salary
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Job Description
Job Title: Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) Physician
No. of Positions or Candidates Required: 5 FTE Physicians
Specialty: Family Medicine / Internal Medicine
Place of Work (City/State): Battle Creek, Michigan
Site: Battle Creek VA Medical Center (BCVAMC)
Exact Location: 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037
Duration: 12 months (Base Year), with two additional one-year option periods, potentially extending through December 13, 2029.
Start Date: December 14, 2026 (Tentative)
Shift Schedule
- Monday through Thursday: 4:30 PM 8:00 AM (overnight coverage).
- Work Schedule: Week-on/week-off position
- Friday through Monday: Continuous weekend coverage from Friday at 4:30 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM.
- Federal Holidays: 24-hour coverage required.
- Physicians must remain onsite throughout their assigned shifts until properly relieved.
- Scheduling may be adjusted based on facility and patient-care requirements.
Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 - 8 weeks
Compensation
Weekly Pay: $17,500
The position offers flexible scheduling options with competitive compensation.
Option 1: One Week On / One Week Off
- Work approximately 26 weeks per year.
- Weekly Pay: $17,500
- Potential Annual Earnings: $455,000
Option 2: One Week On / Two Weeks Off
- Work approximately 17 weeks per year.
- Weekly Pay: $17,500
- Potential Annual Earnings: $297,500
Certifications/License Needed:
- Current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine (ABFM) or Internal Medicine (ABIM).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification And Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or accepted equivalent.
- Current DEA registration/certificate.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Education
- Medical education and professional training are sufficient to qualify for independent physician practice and VA clinical privileges.
- Must meet applicable education, training, and credentialing standards for Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Experience Needed
- Prior clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient medical settings is required.
- Clinical competence in acute medical evaluation, urgent care, hospital admissions, and inpatient medical management.
- Experience managing medical emergencies, recognizing clinical deterioration, and coordinating transfers to higher levels of care.
- Ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients within approved clinical privileges.
- Experience coordinating care with nursing staff, specialists, psychiatric providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years
Responsibilities
- Provide onsite medical coverage during evenings, nights, weekends, and federal holidays at Battle Creek VA Medical Center.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat Veterans in urgent care, inpatient units, Community Living Center (CLC), and other assigned areas.
- Manage acute illnesses, injuries, medical emergencies, and changes in patient conditions.
- Complete admission documentation, including medical history, physical examinations, and medication reconciliation.
- Respond promptly to nursing calls, medical emergencies, and rapid response situations.
- Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and interpret results according to VA guidelines.
- Manage patient admissions, discharges, referrals, and transfers to higher levels of care. Maintain accurate electronic medical records, clinical documentation, and shift handoffs.
- Follow VA policies, patient safety standards, confidentiality requirements, and emergency protocols.