Position Title
Physician Interventional Cardiologist
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Contact
Kurt Kuppler
Company
Bronson Advanced Cardiac Healthcare, PLC
Job Type
Full Time, Partner Opportunity
Tagline
Highly competitive compensation package (once partner) - includes 3 weeks of CME and 6 weeks of vacation
Responsibilities
- Diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for patients suffering from disease or illness
- Examine patients and obtain medical histories
- Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests and counsel patients regarding preventive healthcare, hygiene and diet
- Provide medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
- Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
- Determine which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
- Determine level of urgency of follow–up, referral/consultation appointments
- Exercise final medical judgment in all issues of health care
- Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
- Order studies, tests and ancillary services
- Document all services in patient medical record
- Review long–term cases that require ongoing medical attention on a regular basis
- Consult with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment and education issues
- Participate in process improvement, management, continuing education and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic
- Oversee mid‑level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
- Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
- Demonstrate commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards
Qualifications and 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
- 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
- Perform in a tactful and professional manner
- Work 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 lightweight objects (20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients
Schedule and Compensation
- Shift: Variable Time
- Type: Full time
- Scheduled weekly hours: 40