Supervising Physician - PRN

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OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or applicable Medical Director, the staff
supervising physician is responsible for providing clinical oversight, consultation, and delegation of
prescribing authority to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)—including Nurse Practitioners, Physician
Assistants, and Certified Nurse Midwives—consistent with accepted professional standards and the
Michigan Public Health Code.
Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation
standards of the position. Must represent the organization's Mission in all actions and communications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide guidance, clinical oversight, and delegation of prescribing authority to Nurse
Practitioners, Physician Assistants, or Certified Nurse Midwives through a formal collaborative
physician agreement.
• Be available during standard hours of operation via telephone or electronic consultation to discuss
management plans and complex patient cases as clinically indicated.
• Conduct at least one quarterly face-to-face meeting (virtual acceptable) with each delegated APP
to include chart reviews of complex patient cases, evaluating a minimum of 5 patient charts per
quarter.
• Evaluate and monitor the APP’s practice, ensuring tasks are delegated and supervised in
accordance with law, regulation, and within the knowledge and experience of the APP.
• Delegate prescribing authority to APPs within the scope of the supervising physician and the skill
level of the APP, including nonscheduled prescription medications and delegated Schedules II to
V controlled substances.
• Review and ensure APPs practice medicine independently within Cherry Health locations across
approved scopes, including health maintenance examinations, procedures per privileging,
management of acute/chronic illness or injury, and health counseling.
• Confirm alternative physician coverage is available for consultation in the event the primary
supervising physician is temporarily unavailable.
• Ensure all phone consultations, management plans, and resulting care plans are appropriately
documented and acknowledged in the patient’s medical record.
• Follow clinic policies, procedures, and protocols, to achieve goals and objectives.
• Strive to achieve high quality metrics under the direction of Cherry Health's Quality Assurance
program.
• Understand and adhere to CSHS's compliance standards as they appear in CSHS's Corporate
Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy including HIPAA.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and CSHS's regulations, laws, and policies as they
presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
• Basic Life Support/CPR training according to requirements of license and/or certification.
• Tact and similar qualities necessary in meeting and dealing effectively with others, in person
and on the telephone.
• Willingness to work hours as required to provide phone consultation coverage during site
operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members and delegated
APPs.
• Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Effectively communicate orally with diverse individuals and groups.
• Exercise good judgment in appraising clinical situations and making collaborative decisions.
• Work with limited supervision and accept and utilize feedback when given.
• Identify and maintain agency and other confidential information.
• Work in a variety of settings such as the traditional office, telehealth, or remotely via telephone
consultation as authorized by Cherry Health sites.
• Work with people of different cultures.
• Excellent professional demeanor, consultative guidance, and time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including comfort utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) for
remote chart reviews.

EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
• Licensed to practice medicine (MD or DO) in the State of Michigan.
• Board certification or eligibility in an appropriate primary care or medical specialty
• Active State of Michigan Controlled Substance License and federal DEA registration.
• Insurable for liability coverage as a primary care/supervising physician in the State of Michigan
required.
• Remain up to date in medical advances through continuing medical education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the
essential duties of the job listed above. Previous experience establishing collaborative practice
agreements or supervising APPs is highly preferred.
EQUIPMENT / TOOLS / TECHNOLOGY:
• Desktop or Laptop computer
• Telephone with voicemail
• Networked copier/printer/facsimile
• Microsoft Apps (Mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc...)
• NextGen EHR
CLIENT POPULATION SERVED:
May serve all patient populations indirectly through APP supervision and consultation.
The essential functions of this position must be able to be accomplished with or without accommodations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
the people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Who we are:

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.

Our Mission: 

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision: 

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values:

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.

Benefits:

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status.  Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5% 
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program  

Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.