Physician Bronson Primary Care Partners - B Drive S, Battle Creek, MI

Bronson Health; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physician leadership

Partnership opportunity

Competitive compensation & benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

Eight weeks vacation

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Portage Physicians, PC in Battle Creek, MI, seeks a compassionate Primary Care Physician to join our physician-led team. We offer partnership potential, a collaborative environment, and a focus on patient-centered care with strong clinical autonomy.

The role requires MD/DO, board certification or eligibility, and Michigan licensure. You will provide preventive care, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate care with the team, while maintaining documentation and embracing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in a primary care specialty.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Michigan.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to care.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, professionalism, and patient service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care, including preventive services, chronic disease management, and evaluation of acute concerns.
• Build lasting relationships with patients and support informed, shared decision-making.
• Collaborate with clinical colleagues to coordinate treatment and follow-up.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives.

Skills

Board-certified

Strong communication

Collaborative care

Patient service

Clinical excellence

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Location

Battle Creek-5161 B Drive S.

Title

Physician Bronson Primary Care Partners - B Drive S, Battle Creek, MI

Primary Care Physician Portage Physicians, PC | Southwest Michigan Partnership Track Available Portage Physicians, PC is seeking a compassionate, dedicated primary care physician to join our team. As a privately owned, physician-run company, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a practice where physicians have a voice in the care they deliver and the future of the organization. We value strong patient relationships, clinical collaboration, and a sustainable balance between professional and personal life.

What We Offer

• Physician leadership: Work within a private company led by physicians who understand the demands and rewards of clinical practice.
• Partnership opportunity: Partnership track available for physicians interested in long-term ownership and practice leadership.
• Competitive compensation and benefits: A comprehensive package designed to support your career and personal well-being.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Eight weeks of vacation: generous time away to rest, recharge, and spend time with family.
• Collaborative environment: Join physician and advanced practice provider colleagues committed to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care, including preventive services, chronic disease management, and evaluation of acute concerns.
• Build lasting relationships with patients and support informed, shared decision-making.
• Collaborate with clinical colleagues and care teams to coordinate treatment and follow-up.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives that strengthen patient care.
• Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
• 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.
• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating 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

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in a primary care specialty appropriate to the position.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Michigan.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to care.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, professionalism, and patient service.

Build Your Future with Portage Physicians

Join a private, physician-run practice that offers meaningful career growth, an available path to partnership, and time to enjoy life beyond medicine.

About Battle Creek, Michigan

Located midway between Chicago and Detroit, we occupy a beautiful part of the state of Michigan that offers cultural opportunities, economic diversification and affordable real estate. With a major focus on education, there are several colleges including Western Michigan University, as well as many private and parochial schools. Graduates of the public high schools of Kalamazoo can take advantage of the Kalamazoo Promise—a pledge by a group of anonymous donors to pay up to 100 percent of tuition at Michigan colleges and universities. The area offers many year-round family attractions, events and festivals for children of all ages. Abundant natural resources, including easy access to Lake Michigan and many other inland lakes, make it the perfect choice for biking, boating and skiing.

Shift

First Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 2400 Medical Staff Office (BHG)

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 more than 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. What’s more, our state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. 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. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. 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.