Physician Outpatient Internal Medicine - Battle Creek, MI

Bronson Healthcare Group•Battle Creek, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Internal Medicine Battle Creek is hiring a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine physician for a hospital-employed, outpatient-only practice in Battle Creek, Michigan. The physician will work alongside two physicians and four advanced practice providers, with support from an ambulatory care manager, social worker, pharmacist, and nurse triage team. The role has minimal call, full-time hours with flexible scheduling, and opportunities to participate in committees and quality work. Physicians diagnose and treat illness, examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on preventive health, hygiene, and diet, and provide care tailored to the population served. The position also includes overseeing mid-level medical staff and nursing clinical staff as assigned, and participating in patient-care, process-improvement, management, and continuing-education programs. The position is based at 3238 S.W. Capital Ave., Medical Office Building, Battle Creek, Michigan. The posted schedule is first shift, 40 scheduled weekly hours. The role involves sustained mental and visual concentration, computer use 40–70% of the time, considerable standing or walking, lifting objects weighing 20 pounds or less, and assisting with heavier tasks such as moving patients.

Requirements

Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
Medical degree and two years of direct or internship experience.
Current, unrestricted Michigan medical license as an MD or DO.
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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and proper telephone etiquette.
Strong interpersonal skills; performs in a tactful and professional manner.
Commitment to compassionate, quality, patient-centered care.
Demonstrate competencies specific to the population served when providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Interview, examine, and treat clinical patients to address their medical needs.
Educate patients and families about wellness, prevention, and early detection using materials and resources.
Determine required referrals and the urgency of follow-up or referral and consultation appointments.
Exercise final medical judgment in health-care matters.
Prescribe medical treatments and clinical drugs.
Order studies, tests, and ancillary services.
Document services in patient medical records.
Regularly review long-term cases requiring ongoing medical attention.
Consult with the Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education.
Participate in process improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient-care programs established 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 patient confidentiality in accordance with federal guidelines and regulations.
Provide outstanding customer service consistent with the organization’s mission, values, and customer-service standards.