Physician Outpatient Internal Medicine - Battle Creek, MI

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Internal Medicine Battle Creek is hiring a board-eligible or board-certified Internal Medicine physician for its outpatient practice in Battle Creek, Michigan. This hospital-employed position is outpatient only and involves working alongside two physicians and four advanced practice providers. The practice uses a team approach that includes an Ambulatory Care Manager, social worker, pharmacist, and nurse triage, with minimal call and flexible scheduling. The physician may participate in committees and quality work. The physician provides clinical care by interviewing, examining, diagnosing, and treating patients; prescribing treatment and medication; ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies and ancillary services; and documenting care. The role includes patient and family education on wellness and prevention, determining referrals and follow-up urgency, reviewing long-term cases, and exercising final medical judgment. The physician may oversee mid-level medical staff and nursing clinical staff as assigned, consult with the Medical Director and other professionals, help resolve patient concerns, and participate in process improvement, management, and continuing education. The role requires maintaining patient confidentiality, medical staff privileges, and a commitment to customer service consistent with Bronson’s mission and values. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, on first shift. Bronson describes a supportive and collaborative work environment and offers competitive compensation with annual quality incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, relocation assistance, a CME stipend, and a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine.
Medical degree and two years of direct or intern experience required.
Current and unrestricted Michigan medical license as an MD or DO.
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.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication and proper telephone etiquette.
Ability to perform tactfully and professionally.
Commitment to compassionate, quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Interview, examine, diagnose, and treat clinical patients to meet their medical needs.
Educate patients and families about wellness, prevention, and early detection using materials and resources.
Determine appropriate referrals and the urgency of follow-up, referral, and consultation appointments.
Exercise final medical judgment in healthcare matters.
Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs.
Order studies, tests, and ancillary services; perform and interpret diagnostic tests as applicable.
Document services in patient medical records.
Regularly review long-term cases requiring ongoing medical attention.
Consult with the Medical Director and other 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 and nursing clinical staff as assigned.
Assist in resolving patient complaints, requests, and inquiries.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with federal guidelines and regulations.
Provide outstanding customer service in a manner reflective of Bronson’s mission, values, and standards.
Maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges.