Physician - South Haven Pediatrician

Position

Physician – South Haven Pediatrician

Location

BSH Bronson South Haven, South Haven, MI

Position Highlights

• Designated Rural Health Clinic and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site
• Outpatient only position; no OB or inpatient medicine
• Hospital‑employed full‑time
• Minimal on‑call
• Team approach with ambulatory care manager, social worker, pharmacist, and nurse triage
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for committee participation and quality work
• Competitive salary, sign‑on bonus, comprehensive benefits, CME stipend, malpractice with tail coverage, generous PTO

Responsibilities

• Provide medical patient care by interviewing, examining, and treating clinical patients
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection; provide materials and resources
• Determine required referrals and urgency of follow‑up or consult appointments
• Exercise final medical judgment in all health‑care issues
• Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs
• Order studies, tests, and ancillary services
• Document all services in the patient medical record
• Review long‑term cases requiring ongoing medical attention
• Consult with Medical Director and other staff regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Participate in process improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient‑care programs
• Oversee mid‑level medical staff and nursing clinical staff as assigned
• Assist in resolving complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information per federal regulations
• Demonstrate commitment to outstanding customer service reflecting mission and values

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Medicine
• Current unrestricted state medical license (MD/DO) and DEA licensure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to compassionate, quality patient‑centered care
• Knowledge of professional medical principles, procedures, and pharmacological agents
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and proper telephone etiquette
• Experience with direct or internal pediatric care (minimum 2 years) and ability to maintain medical‑staff privileges

Work Hours

First Shift, Full time, 40 scheduled weekly hours

Benefits

Competitive salary, sign‑on bonus, comprehensive benefits package, CME stipend, malpractice with tail coverage, generous PTO.