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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Physician Hospitalist

Full-TimePosted on 9/28/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Battle Creek, MI, USA+1 moreMore locations: Kalamazoo, MI, USA
In PersonCoverage at both Kalamazoo and Battle Creek hospitals may be required on a rotating schedule.

About the job

Requirements
  • Completion of a residency in Internal Medicine.
  • A medical degree is required, with at least two years of direct or internship experience.
  • Current and unrestricted Michigan medical license as an MD or DO.
  • Current DEA licensure and a 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 and proper telephone etiquette.
  • Must perform in a tactful and professional manner.
  • Must be able to sustain alertness and concentration during interactive, repetitive, or detailed work, including using a computer or CRT for 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • Must be able to stand or walk considerably, regularly lift objects weighing 20 pounds or less, and assist with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients.
  • Must be able to assume mildly strenuous or fatiguing positions and perform some fatiguing physical motions.
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 issues.
  • Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
  • Order studies, tests, and ancillary services.
  • Document all services in the patient medical record.
  • Regularly review long-term cases requiring 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 assigned mid-level medical staff and nursing clinical staff.
  • 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.
  • Cover both hospitals as required on a rotating schedule that includes days, weekends, and nights.
  • Participate in committees and quality work as applicable.
  • Work a variable shift; weekend work is required.

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Bronson Methodist Hospital

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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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