Northwood OBGYN Physician (MD/DO)

Description

We improve lives, join our team!

GENERAL SUMMARY

Interested in joining an amazing OB/GYN practice in Traverse City, Michigan?  We are seeking a dynamic and passionate physician to join our practice and enhance health care for women in Traverse City and the surrounding area.  Our practice offers 1:1 MA’s, a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, and an outstanding support team.

Our Northwood team provides care to women of all ages and is supported by a 24/7 in-house OB hospitalist for high-risk patients as well as an outstanding inpatient nursing team.  Maternal Fetal Medicine support is provided by the University of Michigan and includes 24/7 consultation.  Munson Medical Center also hosts a level 3 Neonatal ICU with on-site NNP’s and Neonatologists. Opportunity to work and teach with an FMOB GME program.

ABOUT THE MUNSON PHYSICIAN NETWORK

Physicians & Advance Practice Providers Employed by or under a Professional Services Agreement with a Munson Healthcare entity.

NOTE: Does not include independent members of the medical staff

• 550+ Physicians and Advance Practice Providers
• >65 Practice Sites
• Primary and Specialty Care
• Inpatient and Ambulatory Care
• $120M Net Revenue Annually
• Area of Continued Strategic Growth for MHC

BENEFITS

Munson Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• Competitive compensation and full benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Health and dental insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Student loan repayment eligible
• Relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.

1. Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson

1. Promotes personal and patient safety.

1. Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.

1. Munson Medical Center and its partners work together to provide superior quality care and promote community health. 

1. Acknowledges safety is a self-responsibility. Knows physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines. Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques.  Plans actions to promote safety. Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to hospital procedures.

1. Assists in policy and procedure development for Northwood OB/GYN operations and clinical interventions.

1. Maintains visibility within the community as a health care provider. Serves as a role model to clinic staff, faculty, and the community at large.

1. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO
• Successful completion of an approved U.S. Residency training program approved by the Accrediting Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) of the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association or its equivalent.

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• Board eligible/certified for Obstetrics and Gynecology practice in the State of Michigan
• NRP, BLS, EFM certified

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must apply for and be granted applicable clinical privileges through MHC’s credentialing processes before rendering services.
• Good judgment and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to make quality, independent medical decisions.
• Time management and organizational skills.

ABOUT MUNSON HEALTHCARE

Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest and leading healthcare system. Based in Traverse City, Mich., our team of medical experts, award-winning hospitals, and related organizations serve people in 30 counties. Munson Healthcare is comprised of regional referral center Munson Medical Center (Traverse City) and 7 community hospitals: Cadillac Hospital (Cadillac), Charlevoix Hospital (Charlevoix), Grayling Hospital (Grayling), Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (Kalkaska), Manistee Hospital (Manistee), Otsego Memorial Hospital (Gaylord), and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (Frankfort). Across the system there are 694 licensed acute care beds and 212 licensed long-term care beds. Most of the region’s 540,000 residents can receive comprehensive quality care in or near their local community with access to sophisticated diagnostic technology such as 3D tomography, advanced cancer and heart treatments, and the latest robotic technology, stereotactic radiosurgery, and non-invasive surgical procedures.

COMMUNITY

After a great day at work, nature’s playground is waiting for you right outside the door. Located near the 45th parallel, Traverse City is an official “Coast Guard City” and sits at the base of twin bays – West Grand Traverse Bay and East Grand Traverse Bay. It has award-winning schools, a community college, and a busy airport with daily service to major cities. Traverse City is a thriving community offering unequaled year-round recreation, as well as vibrant cultural and social opportunities often found in much larger cities. Traverse City is one of America’s “must see” places for family vacations, fine arts, local craft beer and wine, farm-to-table food, fun festivals (including the National Cherry Festival), sailing, golf, hiking, skiing, fishing, and miles of pristine freshwater shoreline.

As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides more than $60 million annually in:

• Community Education
• Free, discounted and unreimbursed healthcare services