OB Generalist - Kalamazoo, Michigan

OB Generalist - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan is seeking a full time OB/GYN physician to join their well-established employed practice.

The group consists of 11 physicians, 3 Nurse practitioners and 5 midwives. Provides full scope of obstetric and gynecologic services including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventative care, health maintenance, prenatal care, and minor office procedures to a complex population.

The medical group's OB/GYN department currently consists of 6 OB/GYN hospitalists, 18 OB GYN Generalists, 4 Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists, 29 midwives and 7 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. The candidate will collaborate with midwives, OB GYN hospitalists, residents, medical students and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists. Competitive salary with bonus incentives, as well as malpractice, health, dental, disability insurance, paid time off, CME and relocation benefits.

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. 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:

• Healthgrades 2025 Top 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care
• Healthgrades 2025 Specialty Excellence Award - Top 10% in the Nation for:
• Critical Care Excellence
• Gastrointestinal Care Excellence
• Neurosciences Excellence
• Pulmonary Excellence
• Stroke Care Excellence (23'-25')
• Healthgrades 2024 Surgical Care Excellence Award
• Magnet Hospital for Nursing - 2009 - 2027
• Forbes Best-in-State Employer 2022-2024
• PINC AI Top 15 Health Systems - 2023
• Newsweek Greatest Workplace for Women 2023
• Best and Brightest Companies to Work For - 2023-2024
• PINC AI (in partnership with Fortune): 15 Top Health Systems (2023)

About The Area:

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.

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.

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

First Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

8700 Bronson Obstetrics And Gynecology - Cent (BMH)