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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Neurosurgeon

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A medical degree and two years of direct or internship experience are required.
  • A current medical license in Michigan is required.
  • A current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration is required.
  • The candidate must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment is required.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and proper telephone etiquette are required.
  • The ability to perform tactfully and professionally is required.
  • The role requires sustained alertness and concentration for detailed or repetitive work and computer use for 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • The role involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of objects weighing 20 pounds or less, and assisting with heavier tasks such as moving patients.
  • The role requires assuming positions involving minor strain or fatigue and performing some fatiguing physical motions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical care by interviewing, examining, and treating 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 referrals based on examination findings and patient needs.
  • Determine the urgency of follow-up, referral, and 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 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 the confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Provide customer service in a manner consistent with the organization's mission, values, and service standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Board certification or board eligibility in neurosurgery is sought.
  • Interest in a busy general neurosurgery practice, which can include intracranial vascular disease, is desired.

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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