On-Call GI Inpatient Physician - Bronson Healthcare
Bronson, MI
About the Job
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Love Where You Work!
Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.
If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.
Location
BMH Bronson Methodist HospitalTitle
On-Call GI Inpatient PhysicianPhysicians are responsible for diagnosing illnesses and prescribing as well as administering treatment for patients suffering from disease or illness. They also examine patients in addition to obtaining medical histories. Other job responsibilities include ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests in addition to counseling patients regarding preventive healthcare, hygiene and diet. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
About Bronson:
- Level One Trauma Care Hospital
- PINC AI (in partnership with Fortune): 15 Top Health Systems (2023)
- Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award (2024)
- Top 10 Michigan Hospitals -U.S. News & World Report released its 2022-23 ‘Best Hospitals’ national and regional rankings
- Southwest Michigan’s market leader for Digestive Health Services
- Healthgrades 5 Star Quality Rating for small intestine and colon and rectal surgeries
- Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Awards
About the Area:
- Conveniently located halfway between Chicago and Detroit
- Beautiful location that offers multi-cultural opportunities, top-notch schools, and affordable real estate
- Easy access to Lake Michigan to enjoy boating, biking, waterskiing, and so much more
- Year-round festivals, quality dining, unique shops, and a variety of attractions for the entire family to enjoy!
- Several area colleges, private, and parochial schools recognized for their academic excellence
- Home to international companies including Pfizer, Stryker Medical and Kellogg
- Kalamazoo Promise – free college education in Michigan (public and private) for public school graduates
Interested Candidates please email your CV to Megan Grimes at grimeme@bronsonhg.org
Bronson Healthcare’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:
At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives. We are committed to putting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into practice across our health system. We are building a culture of belonging in an environment free of prejudice, negative bias and stereotypes for those we employ and for the communities we serve. We are striving to employ a diverse workforce to enhance the quality of care we provide and the interactions we have with our patients, families, colleagues and communities. We have a strategic focus on DEI to help us live our values by showing respect, building trust and uncovering and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for the underserved, removing barriers to care and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission: Together, we advance the health of our communities.
Medical degree and 2 years of direct or intern experience required
Current Medical License in good standing with the state of Michigan.
Current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration
Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner
Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
• Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services
• Documents all services in patient medical record
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Participates in process improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
• Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
• Demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards.
