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Location
Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion)
Title
Physician Epileptologist
Description
Full-time Epileptologist
Bronson Medical Group
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Neuroscience Center has an outstanding opportunity to join their established, highly reputable practice in Southwest Michigan. This is an exciting opportunity to specialize in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and seizure disorders while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, supported by a fully staffed clinic and advanced practice provider support. Our successful growing practice currently supports twelve neurologists and eight APPs. The ideal candidate will have a desire for providing personalized, evidence-based, care at the highest level. We are looking for someone who is a good team-player, eager to learn, has great communications skills, and a passion for neurology.
Position Overview:
• Mix of clinical responsibility including outpatient clinic, epilepsy monitoring unit, and EEG reading
• Level 3 NAEC Epilepsy Center - the only epilepsy center in Southwest Michigan
• 6 bed EMU supporting both adult and pediatric populations
• Employed position within Bronson Medical Group with a well-developed referral base
• Opportunity for teaching and academic affiliation through Western Michigan University's Homer Stryker School of Medicine.
• System-wide Epic EMR
• Advanced neuroimaging includes MRI, fMRI, PET scan, and SPECT
Qualifications:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program; BE/BC in Neurology
• Completion of an accredited Epilepsy fellowship; BE/BC in Epilepsy
• Hold a MI Medical license & DEA license or be eligible to obtain
grimeme@bronsonhg.org
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 ShiftTime Type
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours
40Cost Center
8800 Bronson Neurological Svcs (BMH)
