Full-Time
Physician – Emergency Medicine
Bronson Methodist Hospital
No salary listed
Holland, MI, USA + 3 more
More locations: Portage, MI, USA | Battle Creek, MI, USA | Kalamazoo, MI, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary |
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Required Skills
Pharmacology
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians are required.
- Medical degree and two years of direct or intern experience are required.
- Current Medical License in the state of Michigan is required.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration is required and Department of Public Safety Certification of Registration is 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 along with proper telephone etiquette.
- Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
- Working conditions require the ability to stand or walk for extended periods, regular lifting of light-weight objects (twenty pounds or less), and assisting with heavier tasks such as lifting or moving patients.
Responsibilities
- Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs.
- Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
- Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs.
- Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral or consultation appointments.
- Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
- Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
- Orders studies, tests and ancillary services.
- Documents all services in patient medical record.
- Reviews long-term cases that require ongoing medical attention on a regular basis.
- Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
- Participates in process improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements.
- Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff.
- Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards.