Inpatient Gastroenterologist

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice with tail

Generous PTO & CME

Full benefits

Job summary

Bronson Gastroenterology in Kalamazoo is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist who performs ERCP. The position follows a 3/4/3 model (3 days on, 1 week off; 4 days on, 1 week off) with calls covered 24/7 by the Hospitalist GI team and supported by strong APP coverage.

Employed role with competitive salary, paid malpractice with tail, generous PTO and CME, plus full comprehensive benefits. Academic appointment with Western Michigan University School of Medicine may be available.

Qualifications

• BE/BC Gastroenterologist with ERCP proficiency.
• Experience in inpatient gastroenterology and hospitalist collaboration.
• Willingness to participate in the 24/7 call schedule.
• Academic appointment may be available with WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient GI care and ERCP as part of a hospitalist team.
• Collaborate with APPs and other physicians to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and treatment plans.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement and education programs.

Skills

ERCP procedures

Inpatient gastroenterology

Hospitalist collaboration

Academic appointment possible

Education

Board certification in Gastroenterology (BE/BC)

Job description

About Team Bronson

Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Medical Office Pavilion (South Campus)

Title

Inpatient Gastroenterologist

Position Overview

Bronson Gastroenterology is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist who performs ERCP. The group’s unique hospitalist type model allows physician to focus on inpatient care with opportunity to build an outpatient practice, if desired. The opportunity is a 3/4/3 model, 3 days on, 1 week off, and 4 days on, 1 week off - rotating with one other hospitalist. The Hospitalist GI team provides call 24/7 and is assisted by excellent APP coverage Monday – Friday. This is an employed position offering a competitive salary, paid malpractice w/ tail, generous paid time off and CME, along w/ full comprehensive benefits. Opportunity for academic appointment exists with Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.

Hospital and Department Overview

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 (2009-2022); Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades (2009-2019); Governor’s Award of Excellence (2019). Located halfway between Chicago and Detroit, the area offers diverse cultural opportunities affordable real estate, major focus on education and a variety of year-round family attractions, events and festivals. Abundant natural resources, including easy access to Lake Michigan, make it the perfect choice for biking, boating and skiing. Our local area is also home to several international companies including Stryker, Pfizer and Kellogg.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives. We are committed to putting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into practice across our health system. We are building a culture of belonging in an environment free of prejudice, negative bias and stereotypes for those we employ and for the communities we serve. We are striving to employ a diverse workforce to enhance the quality of care we provide and the interactions we have with our patients, families, colleagues and communities. We have a strategic focus on DEI to help us live our values by showing respect, building trust and uncovering and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for the underserved, removing barriers to care and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission: Together, we advance the health of our communities.

Work Conditions

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Shift & Contract Details

Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 8021 Bronson Gastroenterology Portage (BMH)

Bronson Healthcare Overview

Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.