Physician - Emergency Medicine

Bronson Healthcare • Kalamazoo, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Michigan Emergency Services, PC, provides physician and APP coverage to Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, and Bronson South Haven Hospital. This role involves diagnosing illnesses, prescribing and administering treatment, examining patients, obtaining medical histories, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and counseling patients on preventive healthcare, hygiene, and diet. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Medical degree and 2 years of direct or intern experience required
• Current Medical License in the state of Michigan
• Current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of 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/consultation appointments
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services
• Documents all services in patient medical record
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level