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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Neuromuscular Neurologist - Leadership Opportunity

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKalamazoo, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Board-certified or board-eligible neurologist.
  • Fellowship in Neuromuscular or Clinical Neurophysiology with EMG/neuromuscular emphasis.
  • Michigan medical license, DEA registration, and CDS license are required.
  • Must be willing to support and lead the ALS Program.
  • A medical degree and two years of direct or intern experience are 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 and proper telephone etiquette.
  • Must perform in a tactful and professional manner.
  • Must maintain patient confidentiality according to federal guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Treat patients with neuromuscular disorders, focusing on subspecialty care such as neuropathy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, with a small component of general neurology possible.
  • Perform EMG work on dedicated days in an AANEM-accredited lab with support from experienced neurodiagnostic technicians.
  • Provide leadership for the Neurodiagnostics/EMG Lab.
  • Participate in teaching and academic affiliation through Western Michigan University’s Homer Stryker School of Medicine; participation in clinical trials is encouraged but not required.
  • Provide medical patient 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 which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs.
  • Determine the urgency of follow-up and referral or consultation appointments.
  • Exercise final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
  • 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 that require ongoing medical attention.
  • Consult with the Medical Director and other staff professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
  • 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, as well as nursing clinical staff.
  • Assist in resolving patient complaints, requests, and inquiries.
  • Demonstrate customer service consistent with the organization’s mission, values, and 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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