Physician - South Haven Pediatrician

Position Title

Physician - South Haven Pediatrician

Location

BSH Bronson South Haven

Position Highlights

• Designated as a Rural Health Clinic and a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site
• See patients in a rural health setting
• No OB or inpatient medicine opportunity
• Hospital‑employed, outpatient only position
• Minimal call required
• Team approach with ambulatory care manager, social worker, pharmacist, and nurse triage
• Full‑time with flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for participation in committees and quality work
• Employed position within Bronson Medical Group
• Competitive salary, sign‑on bonus, comprehensive benefit package, CME stipend, malpractice with tail coverage, and generous PTO

Responsibilities

• Provide medical patient care by interviewing, examining, and treating clinical patients to meet their medical needs
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to 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 the patient medical record
• Review on a regular basis long‑term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• Consult with the Medical Director and other staff on 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 and 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 patients in a manner reflective of mission, values, and customer service standards

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Pediatric Medicine
• Current and unrestricted state medical license as MD/DO and DEA licensure
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; effective verbal and written communication; proper telephone etiquette
• Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient‑centered care
• Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges

Shift and Employment Type

Shift: First Shift

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Contact

Please email CV to Hilary Wade at