Physician Intensivist - Southwest Michigan

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Adult Critical Care has an exciting full-time opportunity for a BE/BC Critical Care physician to join an established group of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. This role will primarily serve the Medical Intensive Care Unit (inpatient critical care services) at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital and Bronson Methodist Hospital. The position is employed within the Bronson Medical Group and offers a strong interdisciplinary team with APP and nursing support. There is an opportunity for academic affiliation through Western Michigan University School of Medicine. Critical care duties involve managing a wide variety of patients in our Medical, Neurologic, and Cardiothoracic ICUs and include working with medical students and residents. The system utilizes Epic EMR.

Requirements

BC/BE Fellowship Trained in Critical Care
Current unrestricted or pending Licensure in the state of Michigan
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient-centered care
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

Nice To Haves

Opportunity to pursue academic affiliation through Western Michigan University School of Medicine.
Working with medical students and residents from nearby Western Michigan University’s school of medicine.

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.
Diagnosing illnesses and prescribing and administering treatment for patients suffering from disease or illness.
Examining patients and obtaining medical histories.
Ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests.
Counseling patients regarding preventive healthcare, hygiene and diet.