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Physician 17-18

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The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. 

Physician 17-18 assesses and manages medical conditions/illnesses of the assigned patients at WRPH. This position is responsible for providing medical care and treatment to the patients, including, physical examinations, assessments of injuries/illnesses, preventive health measures, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions; and minor first aids to the staff at WRPH. This position, on a regular basis, provides direct health care services to persons in the care or custody of the state and has unsupervised access to controlled substances. This position provides consultative services for a specialized program of psychiatric services at WRPH for the patients, including training other health care professionals and support staff in the medical review of cases.

To be considered for this position you must:
  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions 

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.  Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Requirements

Education
Possession of a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine.
 
Experience

Physician P17: One year of post, medical degree, full-licensure experience in the practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery. 

Physician 18: Three years of post, medical degree, full-licensure experience in the practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery.

Qualifications

Diploma from accredited school of medicine
Certificates from accredited residency training program in family practice or internal medicine
Valid license to practice medicine in State of Michigan
Valid license to prescribe controlled substances.
Current BLS and ACLS certificates

View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Physician_12838_7.pdf 

View the entire position description at:
Physician 17:  https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Physician%2017%20PD_.pdf
Physician 18:  https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Physician%2018_.pdf 

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. 

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.  ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS. 

Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to MDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.

Date Posted
05/06/2025
Job Reference
3945-25-WRPH-061-FILL
Organization
Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Location
Westland, MI 48909
Category
Physician/Surgeon
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