Physician Epileptologist

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Neuroscience Center is seeking an Epileptologist to join its established practice in Southwest Michigan. The position focuses on diagnosing and managing epilepsy and seizure disorders, with a mix of outpatient clinic care, epilepsy monitoring unit responsibilities, and EEG reading. The physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fully staffed clinic with advanced practice provider support. The growing practice includes twelve neurologists and eight APPs. The position is within Bronson Medical Group and benefits from a well-developed referral base. The Level 3 NAEC Epilepsy Center is the only epilepsy center in Southwest Michigan and includes a six-bed EMU serving adult and pediatric populations. The role also offers teaching and academic affiliation opportunities through Western Michigan University’s Homer Stryker School of Medicine. The system uses Epic EMR and has advanced neuroimaging capabilities, including MRI, fMRI, PET, and SPECT. The physician provides and documents medical care, evaluates and treats patients, prescribes treatment and medications, orders studies and ancillary services, and determines referrals and follow-up urgency. The role includes patient and family education, ongoing review of cases, consultation with other clinicians, participation in quality and education programs, and oversight of assigned mid-level medical and nursing staff. The position is full-time, first shift, with 40 scheduled hours per week, at Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Requirements

MD or 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 and DEA license, or be eligible to obtain them.
Current Michigan medical license, current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration, and maintenance of all medical staff privilege requirements.
Medical degree and two years of direct or intern experience.
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.
Ability to perform tactfully and professionally.
Ability to meet the physical and concentration demands described, including sustained attention to computer or CRT work, standing or walking, lifting light objects, assisting with heavier patient-moving tasks, and some straining or fatiguing positions and motions.

Nice To Haves

Desire to provide personalized, evidence-based care at the highest level.
Team-player approach, eagerness to learn, strong communication skills, and passion for neurology.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and manage epilepsy and seizure disorders through outpatient clinic care, epilepsy monitoring unit work, and EEG reading.
Interview, examine, and treat clinical patients to meet their medical needs.
Educate patients and families about wellness, prevention, and early detection, and provide relevant materials and resources.
Determine referrals and the urgency of follow-up, referral, and consultation appointments based on examination and patient needs.
Exercise final medical judgment in healthcare matters.
Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs, and 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 about patient care, assessment, and education as needed.
Participate in process improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient-care programs required by the hospital or clinic.
Oversee mid-level medical staff and nursing clinical staff as assigned.
Assist with resolving patient complaints, requests, and inquiries.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with federal guidelines and regulations.
Provide outstanding customer service consistent with the organization’s mission, values, and service standards.