Physician Outpatient Pediatrician - Southwest Michigan

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Portage Physicians PC and Bronson Primary Care Partners Pediatrics is currently seeking a full-time board certified/eligible Pediatrician to join their well-established and collaborative outpatient practice in the Kalamazoo area. Portage Physicians, PC is a primary care group with more than 60 providers, including Pediatrics and Family Medicine. The candidate will work alongside eleven Pediatricians and five APPs. This is a full-time position with a 4-day work week. Benefits include 8 weeks of vacation, a competitive salary and strong benefits package. Call is approximately 1 week in 10 with nurse triage as first call; weekend clinic approximately 1 weekend in 10. This is an outpatient only position.

Requirements

BC/BE in Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
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

Responsibilities

Physicians are responsible for diagnosing illnesses and prescribing as well as administering treatment for patients suffering from disease or illness.
Examine patients in addition to obtaining medical histories.
Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
Counsel patients regarding preventive healthcare, hygiene and diet.
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.