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 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 position has minimal call, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to participate in committees and quality work. It is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week, and is listed as first shift. The physician provides direct clinical care, including diagnosing illnesses, examining and interviewing patients, obtaining medical histories, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing and administering treatment, and counseling patients on preventive care, hygiene, diet, and wellness. The physician documents care, makes referrals and determines follow-up urgency, exercises medical judgment, reviews ongoing cases, consults with colleagues as needed, and participates in quality improvement, continuing education, and other patient-care programs. The role may include oversight of mid-level medical staff and nursing clinical staff, assistance with patient concerns, and maintenance of patient confidentiality and customer service standards. Bronson describes its culture as committed to equal access to healthy lives, belonging, respect, trust, and addressing barriers and disparities in care. The position is based at the Medical Office Building at 3238 S.W. Capital Ave. in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Requirements

Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
Medical degree; MD or DO.
Current, unrestricted Michigan medical license.
Current DEA licensure and DPS Certificate of Registration.
Maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges.
At least 2 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.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication and proper telephone etiquette.
Commitment to compassionate, quality, patient-centered care.
Ability to perform tactfully and professionally.

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 appropriate referrals based on examinations and patient needs, and set the urgency of follow-up and consultation appointments.
Exercise final medical judgment in healthcare matters.
Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies and tests, and order ancillary services.
Document services in patient medical records.
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 hospital- or clinic-required patient-care programs.
Oversee assigned mid-level medical staff and nursing clinical staff.
Assist in resolving patient complaints, requests, and inquiries.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with federal guidelines and regulations.
Provide outstanding customer service consistent with Bronson’s mission, values, and customer service standards.