Physician - Hospitalist - St. Joseph, MI - Corewell Health South

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health South is seeking a full-time Hospitalist to join our team in Southwest Michigan. We desire candidates who are patient-centered and team-oriented. The Hospitalist Team provides 24/7 inpatient coverage at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital St. Joseph and Corewell Health Niles Hospital. This is a block-style schedule with providers rotating seven (7) consecutive days on followed by seven (7) days off. Shifts are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and 8:00 pm to 8:00 am. Epic electronic health record is used for documentation. The team includes adult medicine physicians and advanced practitioners, including dedicated nocturnists. Procedures are available but not required. There is no intubation or vent management required. Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital has a closed, 18-bed ICU and a 12-bed progressive care unit with 24/7 intensivist coverage. A variety of sub-specialists are available for referrals and collaboration opportunities on patient care. Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, has a rich history dating back to the 1800s and is a beacon of medical excellence in the region. Our state-of-the-art facility, with more than 250 beds, includes a recent addition of our Medical Pavilion – a multi-million-dollar expansion creating more than 260,000 square feet of new space, providing an array of inpatient and ambulatory services. The newly renovated emergency departments include 34 patient beds, 12 observation beds, and additional treatment areas for the more than 45,000 patients we see each year. This transformation is part of a long-term vision to invest in the health of the community for generations to come. Corewell Health in southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th-year medical students from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine. You will also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.

Requirements

• Doctorate
• LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• Or LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan required

Nice To Haves

• Patient-centered and team-oriented candidates
• Board eligible/board certified in Internal Medicine

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including: assessment, diagnostic evaluation, on-going treatment and clinical management, necessary referral for consultation, care planning, management of medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, and determination of readiness and planning for discharge in accordance with rules, regulations, professional or ethical standards of practice prevailing in the community applicable to physician’s applicable practice specialty.
• Direct contact and consultation with patient, family members, friends, advocates, and other physicians and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication regarding patient status and plan of care.
• Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with organization policies and local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements.
• Follow all policies, procedures and regulations set forth by Corewell Health South, Hospitalist Leadership, Medical Staff Bylaws, employment contract and the State of Michigan.
• Demonstrate commitment to the continuous improvement of the patient experience, including patient safety, quality of care, professionalism and excellent service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree