Physician Intensivist - Southwest Michigan

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 320,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity incentives

Annual quality incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Sign-on bonus

CME stipend

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a BE/BC Critical Care physician to join an established group in the Medical Intensive Care units at Bronson Battle Creek and Bronson Methodist Hospital.

The position offers hospital-employed, full-time employment with a strong team, opportunities for academic affiliation, and competitive incentives along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in Critical Care medicine.
• Current or pending medical licensure in Michigan.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat critically ill patients in ICU settings.
• Manage diagnoses, therapies and preventive care for ICU patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and coordinate with care teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and wellness.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

BC/BE Fellowship in Critical Care

Job description

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Physician Intensivist - Southwest Michigan

Description

Bronson Adult Critical Care has an exciting full-time opportunity for a BE/BC Critical Care physician to join an established group of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit (inpatient critical care services) Bronson Methodist Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit (inpatient critical care services)

Position Highlights

• Employed position within Bronson Medical Group
• A strong interdisciplinary team to provide individualized, exceptional care to patients including APP and nursing support
• There is the opportunity to pursue academic affiliation through Western Michigan University School of Medicine.
• Critical care duties involve managing a wide variety of patients in our Medical, Neurologic, and Cardiothoracic ICUs and include working with medical students and residents from nearby Western Michigan University’s school of medicine.
• System-wide Epic EMR
• Hospital-employed Full-time Position

Qualifications

• BC/BE Fellowship
• Trained in Critical Care
• Current unrestricted or pending Licensure in the state of Michigan
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient-centered care

Bronson offers

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Competitive compensation with Productivity and Annual Quality Incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive CME Stipend and Sign On Bonus

About the area

Located halfway between Chicago and Detroit, we occupy a beautiful part of the state of Michigan that offers cultural opportunities, economic diversification and very 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, make it the perfect choice for biking, boating and skiing. With a variety of entertainment, quality dining, unique shops and galleries, you will find something to please the entire family

Bronson’s Culture Statement

At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives and are committed to achieving that access 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 the best teams in the communities we serve 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 living our values by showing respect, building trust, uncovering, and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for all, removing barriers to care, and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission that all have full and equal access to the opportunities to live healthy lives: Together, we advance the health of our communities

For more information on Bronson visit bronsonhealth.com.

Responsibilities

• Physicians are responsible for diagnosing illnesses and prescribing as well as administering treatment for patients suffering from disease or illness.
• They also examine patients in addition to obtaining medical histories.
• Other job responsibilities include ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests in addition to counseling patients regarding preventive healthcare, hygiene and diet.
• 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
• 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.
• 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 Details

Shift Variable Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 7510 Adult Intensivist Service (BBC)

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. 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