Outpatient Gastroenterologist

Outpatient GastroenterologistBronson Gastroenterology in Southwest Michigan is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join their well-established and respected group in the community. The practice consists of five outpatient gastroenterologists, one hospitalist gastroenterologist and five advance practice providers. Group performs procedures at several hospital based and outpatient-based endoscopy centers in Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren counties. Opportunity exists to participate in some inpatient work as well, should you desire. 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.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 - 2024Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades - 2009-2019Governor's Award of Excellence - 2019The Leapfrog Group – 'A' Hospital Safety Grade™ - 2022Forbes Best-in-State Employer - 2023PINC AI Top 15 Health Systems - 2023Newsweek Greatest Workplace for Women - 2023Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® - 2023PINC AI (in partnership with Fortune): 15 Top Health Systems (2023)Healthgrades 2024 Surgical Care Excellence Award™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.Interested Candidates please email your CV to Megan Grimes at View email address on click.appcast.io'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 requiredCurrent Medical License in the state of MichiganCurrent DEA and DPS Certificate of RegistrationMust 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 mannerWork 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.Full time408021 Bronson Gastroenterology Portage (BMH)