Urologist - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Urology and Continence Specialists is seeking a BE/BC Urologist to join three other well-established Urologists in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This is a full time hospital employed position with an established network of referrals, hospitalist support for in-patient care and shared call would be 1:6. Practice is located on the main campus within walking distance of surgery. Bronson offers a competitive salary, signing bonus and/or residency stipend, productivity bonus, full comprehensive benefits, relocation allowance, malpractice coverage with tail, generous CME and PTO. Bronson, a tertiary and teaching hospital serving patients and families throughout southwest Michigan and northern Indiana, offers a full range of services from primary care to advanced critical care and is a verified Level I Trauma Center. With a workforce of more than 9,000, we’re one of the area’s largest employers and our physicians and staff are nationally recognized for many exceptional achievements in quality, safety and service: Magnet Hospital for Nursing - 2009 - 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades - 2009-2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence - 2019 The Leapfrog Group – ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade™ - 2022 Forbes Best-in-State Employer - 2023 PINC AI Top 15 Health Systems - 2023 Newsweek Greatest Workplace for Women – 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® - 2023 PINC AI (in partnership with Fortune): 15 Top Health Systems (2023) Healthgrades 2024 Surgical Care Excellence Award™ Bronson Healthcare Group is located just east of Lake Michigan and 150 miles from the Chicago area offering a diverse cultural opportunity, very affordable real estate, a major focus on education and a variety of recreation options. Our local area is home to several international companies including Stryker, Pfizer and Kellogg.

Requirements

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

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.