Physician Bronson Family Medicine Helmer - Battle Creek, MI

Bronson Healthcare Group•Battle Creek, MI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Family Medicine Helmer in Battle Creek, MI is currently seeking a board certified/eligible Family Medicine Physician to join their established family medicine practice. This is an employed position within Bronson Medical Group, offering a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefit package, CME stipend, malpractice with tail coverage, and generous PTO. The practice utilizes a team approach with an Ambulatory Care Manager, social worker, pharmacist, and nurse triage. There are opportunities for participation in Committees and quality work. The physician will work alongside four physicians and two APPs, seeing a full spectrum of family practice patients. This is an outpatient-only position with minimal call required, and no OB or inpatient medicine opportunities. Flexible scheduling is available.

Requirements

BC/BE in Family Medicine
Graduate from an ACGME accredited program
Current and Unrestricted State Medical License as MD/DO and DEA Licensure
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

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.
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.