What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neuromuscular Neurologist position at 20 Bronson Methodist Hospital?
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 BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Neuromuscular Neurologist Neuromuscular Neurologist – Leadership Opportunity Bronson Neuroscience Center has an outstanding opportunity to join their established, highly reputable practice in Southwest Michigan. Seeking to employ a full-time, fellowship trained, BC/BE Neuromuscular Neurologist. 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: Focus on treating patients with neuromuscular disorders and to focus on sub-specialty care, such as neuropathy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), etc. May have a small component of general neurology. Comprehensive APP Support. Dedicated EMG days with support from experienced Neurodiagnostic Technicians within an AANEM Accredited Lab. Role also includes leadership position over our Neurodiagnostics/EMG Lab. Opportunity for teaching and academic affiliation through Western Michigan University’s Homer Stryker School of Medicine. Participation in clinical trials will be encouraged but not required. EMR: Epic Weekday call averages 4 nights per month (no weekend call) Requirements: Board-certified or board-eligible neurologist Fellowship in Neuromuscular or Clinical Neurophysiology with EMG/neuromuscular emphasis Michigan Medical, DEA, and CDS licenses Willing to support and lead our ALS Program Interested candidates contact Megan Grimes at 269-341-8631 or e-mail: grimeme@bronsonhg.org Bronson, a tertiary and teaching hospital serving patients and families throughout southwest Michigan and northern Indiana, offers a full range of services from primary care to advanced critical care and is a Level I Trauma Center. With a workforce of more than 9,000, we’re one of the area’s largest employers and our physicians and staff are nationally recognized for many exceptional achievements in quality, safety and service: Magnet Hospital for Nursing - 2009 - 2027 Forbes Best-in-State Employer – 2022-2024 PINC AI Top 15 Health Systems - 2023 Newsweek Greatest Workplace for Women – 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® - 2023-2024 PINC AI (in partnership with Fortune): 15 Top Health Systems (2023) Healthgrades 2024 Surgical Care Excellence Award™ Located halfway between Chicago and Detroit, the area offers diverse cultural opportunities affordable real estate, major focus on education and a variety of year-round family attractions, events and festivals. Abundant natural resources, including easy access to Lake Michigan, make it the perfect choice for biking, boating and skiing. Our local area is also home to several international companies including Stryker, Pfizer and Kellogg. Bronson Healthcare’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives. We are committed to putting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into practice across our health system. We are building a culture of belonging in an environment free of prejudice, negative bias and stereotypes for those we employ and for the communities we serve. We are striving to employ a diverse workforce to enhance the quality of care we provide and the interactions we have with our patients, families, colleagues and communities. We have a strategic focus on DEI to help us live our values by showing respect, building trust and uncovering and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for the underserved, removing barriers to care and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission: Together, we advance the health of our communities. 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 Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 8800 Bronson Neurological Svcs (BMH) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson! 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.