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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A medical degree and two years of direct or internship experience are required.
  • Candidates must be board certified or board eligible and fellowship trained in colon and rectal surgery.
  • A current medical license in Michigan is required.
  • A current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration is required.
  • Candidates 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 maintain confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Rotate between clinic, endoscopy lab, and surgery, with flexibility based on candidate needs and availability.
  • Participate in a colon and rectal surgery call rotation of 1:4, with no general surgery call obligations.
  • Interview, examine, and treat clinical patients to meet their medical needs.
  • Educate patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families.
  • Determine required referrals based on examination and patient needs.
  • Determine the urgency of follow-up and referral or consultation appointments.
  • Exercise final medical judgment in 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 requiring ongoing medical attention.
  • Consult with the Medical Director and other professionals on staff 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.
  • Provide outstanding customer service consistent with the organization's mission, values, and customer-service standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Opportunity to pursue clinical and basic science research, resident teaching, and academic affiliation through Western Michigan University School of Medicine.

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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