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Bronson Healthcare

Physician Medical Oncologist/Hematologist - Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, 49006


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Bronson Cancer Center - Kalamazoo

time type

Full time

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Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition id

JOB27785

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only.Love Where You Work!Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.Location

Bronson Cancer Center - Kalamazoo

Title

Physician Medical

Oncologist/Hematologist

- Kalamazoo 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 which is a

new

cancer center

that opened in January 2021.Candidate will join a practice consisting of 6 other medical

oncologists/hematologists

and 5 advanced practice providers, and multiple other clinical staff providing nurse navigation, survivorship, social work, nutritional support, and palliative care. This is a hospital-employed, mainly outpatient position with some inpatient consults working M-F, 8 am to 5 pm, with call shared equally with the other physicians in the team.This will be an employed position offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package, productivity incentive, annual quality bonus, generous PTO and CME allowance, malpractice with tail coverage, sign-on bonus and/or fellowship stipend.About Bronson Cancer Center - Kalamazoo

This new facility opened in January 2021 in downtown Kalamazoo on the campus of Bronson Methodist Hospital. The new cancer center houses Medical Oncology/Hematology, Palliative Care, a Hemophilia Treatment Center, a Multidisciplinary Clinic, and an Infusion Center along with amenities to support patients’ cancer journeys.Bronson Healthcare Group is a not-for-profit, community-governed health system serving nine counties in southwest and south central Michigan. With 9,000 employees, more than 1,300 medical staff members, and 836 licensed beds, Bronson is the largest employer and leading healthcare system in southwest Michigan. It offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care across more than 70 locations. Key member organizations include: Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Bronson South Haven Hospital, Bronson Medical Group, Bronson at Home, Bronson Commons, Bronson Lifestyle Improvement & Research Center and the Bronson Health Foundation. Magnet Hospital for Nursing (2009-2022); Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades (2009-2019); Governor’s Award of Excellence (2019).Located halfway between Chicago and Detroit, we occupy a beautiful part of the state of Michigan that offers cultural opportunities, economic diversification and very affordable real estate. With a major focus on education, there are several colleges including Western Michigan University, as well as many private and parochial schools. Graduates of the public high

schools of Kalamazoo

can take advantage of the Kalamazoo Promise—a pledge by a group of anonymous donors to pay up to 100 percent of tuition at

Michigan

colleges and universities. The area offers many year-round family attractions, events and festivals for children of all ages. Abundant natural resources, including easy access to Lake Michigan, make it the perfect choice for biking, boating and skiing. With a variety of entertainment, quality dining, unique shops and galleries, you will find something to please the entire familyPlease send a CV to: Hilary Wade, Bronson Provider Recruitment, at wadeh@bronsonhg.org

or call (269) 341-7596Physicians are responsible for diagnosing illnesses and prescribing as well as administering treatment for patients suffering from disease or illness. They also examine patients in addition to obtaining medical histories. Other job responsibilities include ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests in addition to counseling patients regarding preventive healthcare, hygiene and diet. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.Medical degree and 2 years of direct or intern experience requiredCurrent Medical License in the state of MichiganCurrent DEA and DPS Certificate of RegistrationMust 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 Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

8827 Hematology and Medical Oncology (BMH)

Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!About Us

Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900.Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations.

Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time.

By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one.The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to

Bronson Healthcare being

ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

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