Endocrine Surgeon

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Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Endocrine Surgeon

Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, Michigan is seeking a board certified / eligible surgeon with fellowship training in Endocrine Surgery.

You would be joining a dedicated Endocrine Surgery practice that includes one surgeon, one nurse practitioner, and a dedicated ultrasound lab staffed by a certified ultrasound technician.

The Endocrine Surgery division is a part of a General Surgery group that includes 7 surgeons and 5 APPs. The ideal candidate would be interested in a busy Endocrine Surgery practice with a focus on thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disease.

It is an exciting opportunity to join a practice that is number one in its market and has an established reputation for high quality and customer service excellence.

The practice is located within Bronson Methodist Hospital, a 435-bed hospital that serves as a tertiary referral center for hospitals and medical systems in the region.

We work closely with 6 excellent Endocrinology physicians and APPs, a fully staffed Oncology center, and the Western Michigan University School of Medicine.

It would not initially be an academic position, but research and teaching opportunities are available.

New fellowship graduates are welcome to apply!

This position includes :

• Employed position within Bronson Medical Group
• A competitive salary, sign-on bonus, loan reimbursement, CME stipend, malpractice coverage, generous PTO, and a comprehensive benefit
• Strong referral base
• A team-based approach to care
• System-wide Epic EMR

Bronson Healthcare is located in southwest Michigan, just east of Lake Michigan and about halfway between Detroit and Chicago.

The area offers a diverse cultural opportunity, very affordable real estate and a major focus on education. Our area is home to several international companies including Eaton Corporation, Kellogg Company, Pfizer Inc.

Stryker Corporation and Whirlpool Corporation.

Interested Candidates : Please contact Megan Grimes at

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.

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

Cost Center

8015 Bronson Diabetes & Endocrinology Ctr (BMH)

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