Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician – Behavioral Health | Canton, OH (BB)
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Job description
Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician – Behavioral Health
Location: Canton, Ohio
Schedule: Flexible / Negotiable
Compensation: Negotiable
Position Overview
A behavioral health facility in Canton, Ohio, is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to provide general medical support for patients receiving behavioral health services.
This flexible opportunity focuses primarily on medical history and physical examinations (H&Ps), general medical evaluations, and medical oversight. Depending on the physician's experience and availability, responsibilities may also include direct patient care, clinical consultation, and supervision of Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs).
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician seeking a collaborative, facility-based role without the demands of managing a traditional primary care patient panel.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate general medical conditions and identify concerns requiring further assessment or treatment.
Address basic medical needs and provide appropriate follow-up recommendations.
Identify medical issues that may affect admission or ongoing behavioral health treatment.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and facility leadership.
Provide clinical guidance and consultation to support coordinated patient care.
Provide clinical supervision to Family Nurse Practitioners as needed, subject to applicable Ohio requirements.
Help establish an appropriate structure for medical coverage and oversight.
Support clinical quality, patient safety, and appropriate medical practices within the facility.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Active Ohio medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary clinical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing H&Ps in behavioral health or facility-based settings.
Background in psychiatry-related medical support, detox, residential treatment, inpatient care, hospital medicine, or correctional medicine.
Experience supervising or providing clinical guidance to nurse practitioners.
Interest in providing FNP supervision across Ohio, subject to applicable licensing and credentialing requirements.
Skills
The schedule and scope of responsibilities are flexible and negotiable based on physician availability, experience, and facility needs.
The role may include H&P coverage, direct patient care, medical oversight, FNP supervision, or a combination of these responsibilities.
Compensation will be determined based on the agreed-upon schedule, scope of work, and physician experience.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Flexible scheduling tailored to physician availability.
Focused medical practice without a traditional primary care panel.
Collaborative work with behavioral health professionals.
Opportunity to provide meaningful medical support to patients with behavioral health needs.
Potential to incorporate clinical supervision and medical leadership responsibilities.
Interested Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians are encouraged to inquire about this flexible opportunity in Canton, Ohio.