Physician Epileptologist

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Neuroscience Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, seeks a full-time epileptologist to join its established practice. The role focuses on the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and seizure disorders, with a mix of outpatient clinic work, epilepsy monitoring unit coverage, and EEG reading. The practice has a multidisciplinary team, a fully staffed clinic, advanced practice provider support, twelve neurologists, and eight APPs. It is an employed position within Bronson Medical Group with a well-developed referral base. The center is a Level 3 NAEC Epilepsy Center and the only epilepsy center in Southwest Michigan. Its six-bed epilepsy monitoring unit serves adult and pediatric populations. The role also offers teaching and academic affiliation opportunities through Western Michigan University’s Homer Stryker School of Medicine. System-wide Epic EMR and advanced neuroimaging—including MRI, fMRI, PET, and SPECT—are available. Bronson is a tertiary and teaching hospital serving Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana. It offers services from primary care to advanced critical care and is a Level I Trauma Center and verified comprehensive stroke center. The position includes providing patient care, supporting patient education and follow-up, exercising medical judgment, documenting care, and participating in clinical and organizational programs.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program.
Board eligible or board certified in Neurology.
Completion of an accredited Epilepsy fellowship.
Board eligible or board certified in Epilepsy.
Hold a Michigan medical license or be eligible to obtain one.
Hold a DEA license or be eligible to obtain one.
Medical degree and two years of direct or intern experience.
Current Michigan medical license.
Current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration.
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.
Perform in a tactful and professional manner.

Responsibilities

Provide medical care by interviewing, examining, and treating clinical patients.
Educate patients and families about wellness, prevention, and early detection.
Determine referrals and the urgency of follow-up or consultation appointments based on examination and patient needs.
Exercise final medical judgment in health care matters.
Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs.
Order studies, tests, and ancillary services.
Document services in the patient medical record.
Regularly review long-term cases requiring ongoing medical attention.
Consult with the Medical Director and other staff professionals regarding patient care, assessment, and education as needed.
Participate in process improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs.
Oversee mid-level medical staff as assigned and nursing clinical staff.
Assist in resolving patient complaints, requests, and inquiries.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with federal guidelines and regulations.
Provide outstanding customer service consistent with Bronson’s mission, values, and customer service standards.