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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Physician Outpatient Internal Medicine

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBattle Creek, MI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
  • Hold a current, unrestricted Michigan medical license as an MD or DO and current DEA licensure.
  • Hold a current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration.
  • Maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges.
  • Have a medical degree and at least two years of direct or intern experience.
  • Apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
  • Have thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and proper telephone etiquette.
  • Perform in a tactful and professional manner.
  • Demonstrate competencies specific to the patient population served when providing direct patient care.
  • Be able to sustain alertness and concentration during interactive, repetitive, detailed, and computer-based work.
  • Be able to stand or walk considerably, lift objects weighing 20 pounds or less, and assist with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients.

Responsibilities

  • Interview, examine, and treat clinical patients to meet their medical needs.
  • Educate patients and families about 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 healthcare matters.
  • Prescribe medical treatments and clinical drugs to patients.
  • Order studies, tests, and ancillary services.
  • Document services in patient medical records.
  • 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 mid-level medical staff as assigned and nursing clinical staff.
  • Assist in resolving patient complaints, requests, and inquiries.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Provide customer service consistent with the organization's mission, values, and customer-service standards.

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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