Collaborating Physician – Hormone and Wellness Clinic_Berkley, Michigan

Collaborating Physician – Hormone and Wellness Clinic Location: Birmingham, Michigan Position Type: Part-Time / Contractual Compensation: Proposed flat monthly fee starts at $1,000 to $1,500, subject to agreement Start Date: Prior to clinic opening, with monthly compensation intended to begin once the clinic opens and starts seeing patients Position Overview We are seeking a qualified and Michigan-licensed physician to serve as a Collaborating Physician for a new hormone and wellness clinic in Birmingham, Michigan.

The clinic will focus on men's hormone therapy, women's health and menopause care, medical weight management, and IV therapy. The physician will work collaboratively with a Michigan-licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support safe, evidence-based patient care and help establish appropriate clinical oversight and prescribing arrangements in accordance with applicable Michigan laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate is comfortable with hormone management, preventive wellness, and outpatient care, and is willing to provide clinical guidance, review relevant laboratory findings, and collaborate on treatment plans as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight and Collaboration Provide appropriate physician oversight and clinical collaboration in accordance with Michigan law and applicable professional standards. Collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner on patient care, clinical decision-making, and treatment planning. Be available for professional consultation regarding complex cases, patient concerns, and treatment-related questions.

Hormone Therapy and Wellness Support Provide clinical guidance related to men's hormone therapy, including testosterone treatment, when appropriate. Support the development and review of treatment protocols for women's health, menopause management, and hormone-related care. Provide consultation on medical weight management and IV therapy services within the clinic's scope of practice.

Laboratory Review and Treatment Planning Offer guidance on the interpretation of laboratory results and relevant diagnostic findings. Collaborate on treatment plans, medication selection, monitoring requirements, and follow-up care when indicated. Support appropriate clinical documentation and patient safety practices.

Prescribing and Regulatory Compliance Provide prescribing support and physician services as legally appropriate and within the agreed scope of the collaboration. Help ensure that clinical practices, prescribing processes, and patient care protocols comply with applicable Michigan requirements. Support appropriate monitoring and documentation for testosterone and other medications, including controlled substances where applicable.

Clinical Protocols and Clinic Readiness Assist with establishing appropriate clinical protocols and procedures before the clinic opens, as agreed. Participate in discussions regarding clinical workflows, escalation procedures, and standards of care. Provide reasonable ongoing consultation once the clinic begins seeing patients.

Qualifications

Active, unrestricted Michigan physician license. MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school. Board certification in an appropriate speciality, preferably Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, or another relevant field. Current professional liability coverage appropriate to the agreed responsibilities.

Experience in outpatient medicine, hormone therapy, women's health, menopause care, or wellness medicine preferred. Familiarity with testosterone prescribing, laboratory monitoring, and medical weight management is an advantage. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and willingness to collaborate with a Nurse Practitioner.

Knowledge of Michigan's applicable physician–nurse practitioner collaboration, prescribing, and corporate practice of medicine requirements.

Compensation

and Engagement Terms Proposed flat monthly compensation starts at $1,000 to $1,500 subject to mutual agreement and the final scope of services. Monthly payments to commence once the clinic officially opens and begins seeing patients. Any separate fees for initial setup, protocol development, credentialing support, or pre-opening consultation should be disclosed and agreed upon in advance.

Availability expectations, consultation response times, chart review requirements, meeting frequency, and any on-site responsibilities will be defined in the final agreement. The physician and clinic will establish a written agreement outlining the scope of collaboration, responsibilities, compensation, liability coverage, and termination provisions.

Additional Information This opportunity is intended for a physician interested in establishing a professional collaboration with a developing hormone and wellness clinic. The arrangement offers an opportunity to help shape clinical protocols and support the delivery of patient-centred care as the practice prepares to launch.

Interested physicians are encouraged to share their relevant experience, availability, and proposed terms of engagement (i.e. a vailability for patient questions and guidance, along with their proposed fees).