Outpatient Gastroenterologist

About the role

The Bronson Gastroenterology practice in Southwest Michigan is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join a well-established and respected group. The practice consists of five outpatient gastroenterologists, one hospitalist gastroenterologist, and five advanced practice providers. The opportunity includes participation in some inpatient work.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical patient care by interviewing, examining, and treating patients to meet their medical needs.
• Provide education on wellness, prevention, and early detection to patients and families.
• Determine necessary referrals based on examinations and patient needs.
• Determine the urgency of follow-up, referral, and consultation appointments.
• Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
• Order studies, tests, and ancillary services.
• Document all services in the patient's medical record.
• Review long-term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
• Consult with the Medical Director and other professionals on staff regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Participate in process improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs.
• Assist in resolving complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid malpractice with tail.
• Generous paid time off.
• CME.
• Full comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity for academic appointment with Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.

Pay

• Salary details are not specified in the posting.

Schedule

• Shift type: Full time.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Cost Center

• 8021 Bronson Gastroenterology Portage (BMH).