About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
House Physician
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 patient information such as examination results, medical history and reports.
- Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.
- Diagnosis, work-up management and treatment of definitive cancers, recurrent and metastatic cancers, and post-operative treatment of patients
- Effectively communicate and demonstrate a caring and respectful behavior when interacting with patients and their families
- Gather essential information about their patients
- Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information, preferences, recent scientific evidence and clinical judgement.
- Perform competently all medical and invasive procedures considered essential for the area of practice.
- Develop and carry out patient management plans.
- Use information technology to support patient care decisions and patient education.
- Assist in providing health care services aimed at preventing health problems and maintaining health.
- Work with other health care professionals including those from other disciplines to provide patient focused care.
- Counsel patients with assistance regarding treatment options and obtaining informed consent.
- Respond to after-hours calls from patients at home, and advise appropriate action.
- Adhere to all KCI policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- License to practice medicine (MD or DO) in the State of Michigan.
- Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
