Physician - Hospitalist- Full Time - Big Rapids, MI

Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital is seeking a full time Hospitalist to join their team of ten providers (5 physicians and 5 advanced practice providers) providing exceptional care for the hospitalized individuals and families in Mecosta County.   Located just over 51 miles from Grand Rapids, Big Rapids sits along the bank of the Muskegon River and is the home Ferris State University.

Big Rapids Hospitalists work days with a staffing model of two physicians and one APP caring for an average total census of 26 to include up to 4 ICU beds.  Nights are covered by a virtual nocturnist and an on-site APP.  Some procedures and manage vents required; tela-ICU physician available for consults through state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and monitors the medical needs of patients/significant others.
• Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and ensures coverage of case load at all times.
• Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.
• Provides oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and others providing delegated services to patients.
• Evaluates patients'/significant others'/staff educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or delegates to appropriate resources.
• Documents in a manner consistent with regulatory standards.
• Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as a patient/family advocate.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development/application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.

Qualifications

• License – Michigan MD/DO
• BE/BC Internal Medicine Residency or Family Medicine Residency (with demonstrated strong inpatient experience)
• Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certification - Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Corewell Heath Big Rapids Hospital

Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital is a 49-bed acute care hospital located in Mecosta County.  Big Rapids Hospital maintains a level IV trauma designation and is a TJC Comprehensive Stroke Center.  Big Rapids Hospital offers a full range of services, including inpatient medical, surgical, obstetrical, and critical care units.  Outpatient services include a full-service laboratory; a full complement of medical imaging diagnostic services, including CT and MRI, 3D mammography, bone density testing, and ultrasound; comprehensive cardiopulmonary services; rehabilitation services, including cardiac, and pulmonary rehab; along with an array of outpatient surgical procedures.   

In addition, Big Rapids Hospital has a 24-hour emergency department with all-private treatment rooms.  Medical staff include general surgery, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, urology, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics & gynecology.   

Strong communities with natural beauty:

Big Rapids is the home of Ferris State University, bringing arts, theater, Division I and II athletics, and more to our area! Our centrally located office is a short drive to Lake Michigan, Grand Rapids and many popular Michigan destinations! Whether you prefer the amenities of city life or a more rural setting, Big Rapids is a perfect blend of both with countless summer and winter activities, a charming downtown shopping district, excellent schools, championship golf, a quality of life that is second to none, and much more!

Corewell Health:

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members? Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org  ?