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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Physician Hospitalist

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of a residency in Internal Medicine.
  • A medical degree (MD or DO) and two years of direct or internship experience are required.
  • A current, unrestricted Michigan medical license is required.
  • Current DEA and DPS Certificates of Registration are required.
  • 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 and proper telephone etiquette.
  • Ability to perform in a tactful and professional manner.
  • Must be able to meet physical demands including considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of objects weighing 20 pounds or less, assisting with heavier lifting and moving of patients, and assuming minor straining or fatiguing positions.
  • Must be able to sustain alertness and concentration during interactive and repetitive detailed work, including operating and giving full attention to a computer or CRT for 40 to 70 percent of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical care by interviewing, examining, and treating clinical patients to meet their medical needs.
  • Educate patients and families on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources.
  • Determine referrals based on examination findings and patient needs.
  • Determine the urgency of follow-up and referral or consultation appointments.
  • Exercise final medical judgment on health care matters.
  • Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
  • Order studies, tests, and ancillary services.
  • Document all services in patient medical records.
  • Regularly review long-term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
  • Consult with the Medical Director and other staff professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education.
  • Participate in process improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient-care programs established by hospital or clinic requirements.
  • Oversee mid-level medical staff and nursing clinical staff as assigned.
  • Assist in resolving patient complaints, requests, and inquiries.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Provide customer service consistent with the organization's mission, values, and customer service standards.
  • Provide coverage for both hospitals as required on a rotating schedule that includes days, weekends, and nights; weekend work is required.

About the Company

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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