Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Family Practice Medicine Chair

Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the whole person, integrating physical, mental, and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

We are currently seeking a full-time Family Practice Medicine Chair for our MeridianMD office for areas Muncie, Anderson, Fort Wayne, Bluffton, and Rushville. This position involves 4 days a week, 10-hour days with admin time built in each day.

Job Description

• Serve as the clinical director of Meridian's family practice program and furnish professional services as a general physician, including the provision of the full range of general medical services and administrative, management, and other services as assigned by Meridian.
• Provide and manage pediatric medical services, including assessing and managing infant, child, and adolescent patients following standards and practices established by Meridian Health Services.
• Be a member of a medical care team in accordance with NCQA - Patient Centered Medical Home standards.
• Provide comprehensive pediatric care, including performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing and administering medical treatment and medications.
• Serve as a member of the clinical team at assigned service locations, reviewing/approving treatment plans and other medical or clinical documents as requested.
• Provide consultation as needed to enhance services for Meridian patients.
• Work cooperatively with Meridian professional staff in establishing clinical care standards and with other clinical staff committees as requested.
• Provide direct billable service hours in accordance with established center performance standards.
• Complete all required clinical/service documentation in accordance with the center's established medical/clinical records standards.
• Participate in center staff development and in-service training programs.
• Maintain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Indiana and demonstrate current competence in accordance with the center's professional staff bylaws and credentials/privileges requirements.
• Maintain clinical staff privileges at area hospitals if required.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position, such as attending Meridian medical staff meetings.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree required.
• Current valid Indiana license.
• Completion of a three (3) year residency in Family or Internal Medicine.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine.
• ACLS, BLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, and PALS as required for specialty.
• Meets all requirements to obtain medical staff membership and required privileges of service.
• Continuing Medical Education to meet organizational and state licensing requirements.
• Valid driver’s license, a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required.

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental, and vision plans.
• Competitive compensation plans with easy possibilities of bonuses.
• Sign-on bonus and relocation incentive.
• Extra compensation for NP collaboration.
• Excellent benefits, including critical illness, short-term disability, etc.
• 401k with company contribution.
• Very generous PTO plan.
• Wellness plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Life balance-oriented organization.
• Chance to work with residents and medical students.
• Physician-friendly organization.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.