Physician Epileptologist

20 Bronson Methodist Hospital; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Health in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Physician Epileptologist for a full-time role at Bronson Medical Group. The position combines outpatient clinics, an epilepsy monitoring unit, and EEG reading with a strong referral base and Epic EMR.

Teaching and academic affiliation with WMU Homer Stryker SOM are available. Must hold MD/DO, neurology residency BE/BC, epilepsy fellowship BE/BC, and MI license with DEA.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Neurology residency completed; BE/BC in Neurology.
• Epilepsy fellowship completed; BE/BC in Epilepsy.
• Michigan medical license and DEA license or eligible.
• Medical degree and 2 years of direct or intern experience.
• Current Michigan medical license.
• Current DEA and DPS registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical patient care through interviewing, examining and treating clinical patients.
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection with materials for patients and families.
• Determine necessary referrals based on examinations.
• Assess urgency of follow-ups and referrals.
• Prescribe treatments and clinical drugs.
• Order studies and ancillary services; document in patient records.
• Monitor long-term cases requiring ongoing attention.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and staff on care and education.

Skills

Epileptology

Neurology

EEG interpretation

Teaching/academic affiliation

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Neurology residency BE/BC

Epilepsy fellowship BE/BC

MI Medical license & DEA license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Physician Epileptologist

Full-time Epileptologist Bronson Medical Group Kalamazoo, Michigan

Location: Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion)

Position Overview

• Mix of clinical responsibility including outpatient clinic, epilepsy monitoring unit, and EEG reading
• Level 3 NAEC Epilepsy Center – the only epilepsy center in Southwest Michigan
• 6 bed EMU supporting both adult and pediatric populations
• Employed position within Bronson Medical Group with a well-developed referral base
• Opportunity for teaching and academic affiliation through Western Michigan University’s Homer Stryker School of Medicine.
• System-wide Epic EMR
• Advanced neuroimaging includes MRI, fMRI, PET scan, and SPECT

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program; BE/BC in Neurology
• Completion of an accredited Epilepsy fellowship; BE/BC in Epilepsy
• Hold a MI Medical license & DEA license or be eligible to obtain
• 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
• 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.

Shift

First Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 8800 Bronson Neurological Svcs (BMH)

Agency Use Policy

Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre‑existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

About Bronson

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. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Bronson Healthcare’s Commitment to 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.

Bronson Hospital Highlights

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 Level I Trauma Center as well as a verified comprehensive stroke 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: Premier: #1 academic medical center in the nation (BMH, 2026) Forbes: Top 100 Hospital (BMH, BBC, 2026) Forbes: Best-in-State Employer (2022 – 2025) Forbes: America’s Best Employers for New Graduates (2026) Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2026) Newsweek: World’s Best Hospitals (2026) Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) National Association for Business Resources: Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® — Elite Award for Employee Achievement and Recognition (2025 – 2026) Magnet Hospital for Nursing (BMH, 2009 – 2027)