Physician Hematologist / Medical Oncologist - Kalamazoo, Michigan

About the role

Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a BC/BE Medical Oncologist/Hematologist to join its high-performing cancer team at the Bronson Cancer Center – Kalamazoo.

Responsibilities

• Join a practice consisting of 6 other medical oncologists/hematologists and 6 advanced practice providers, and multiple other clinical staff providing nurse navigation, survivorship, social work, nutritional support, and palliative care
• Opportunity to sub-specialize partially in treating cancer patients
• This is a hospital-employed outpatient position working M-F, 8 am to 5 pm
• Call shared equally with the other physicians in the team

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Diagnosing illnesses and prescribing as well as administering treatment for patients suffering from disease or illness
• Examining patients in addition to obtaining medical histories
• Ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Counseling patients regarding preventive healthcare, hygiene and diet
• Ordering studies, test and ancillary services
• Documenting all services in patient medical record
• Determining which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
• Determining level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
• Prescribing medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
• Reviewing on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• Consulting with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Participating in process improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
• Overseeing mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
• Assisting in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
• Maintaining confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards

Benefits

• Skip the commute
• Competitive compensation with Annual Quality Incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation Assistance, CME Stipend and Sign On Bonus

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Full time
• First shift
• 40 hours per week