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Corewell Health Physician - Hospitalist - Regional Float - Southwest MI in Big Rapids, Michigan
Corewell Health West is seeking a full time Hospitalist to join their team as a Regional Float Physician for our community hospitals providing exceptional care for the hospitalized individuals and families.
This physician will work 7 on 7 off schedule for a total of 175 shifts per year. All day shifts; no nights! Float position can be scheduled at any of our community hospitals including Ludington Hospital, Gerber Hospital, Big Rapids Hospital, Greenville Hospital, Zeeland Hospital, or Pennock Hospital. Schedule is set 6 months in advance and the Float Physician will spend no less than a full week at any one location to provide continuity patient care. Some procedures and vent management is required; tele-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.
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.
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.
Corewell Health Gerber Hospital:
Corewell Health Gerber Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital located in rural Newaygo County, which has a significant Amish population and seasonal migrant farm workers. Gerber Hospital offers inpatient medical, surgical, obstetrical and critical care units. Our Family Birthing Center is highly rated and offers midwife services and individual birth plans. Outpatient services include a full-service laboratory; cancer services; a full complement of medical imaging diagnostic services, including CT, MRI and 3D mammography; cardiopulmonary services; comprehensive rehabilitation services, including cardiac, pulmonary and cancer rehab; occupational therapy and an array of outpatient surgical procedures. Tamarac Health and Wellness Center offers a full-service workout facility, onsite childcare, pool, community class offerings and a full-service spa with massage, facials and more. Gerber Hospital offers a 24-hour emergency department for treatment of minor illness and injuries with minimal wait times. Specialties on our medical staff include general and vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, ENT, oncology, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, anesthesiology, radiology, pathology, ophthalmology, obstetrics & gynecology and midwifery. Visiting specialists include cardiology, ENT, Nephrology, and Sleep Medicine. At Gerber Hospital, we focus on patient-centered care with state-of-the-art technology to offer health care value to our communities.
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital:
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital is a community-based hospital serving Greenville, MI, and greater Montcalm County. The hospital has earned many prestigious distinctions such as Fortune/Merative’s 100 Top Hospitals, one of Newsweek’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals, designated Baby-Friendly USA Hospital, and it has earned an ‘A from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. The hospital offers general medical and surgical services with dedicated resources and support from the greater Corewell Health system.
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital:
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital is a 49-bed acute care hospital located in Mason County along the shore of Lake Michigan. Ludington Hospital offers a full range of services, including inpatient medical, surgical, step-down, obstetrical and critical care units. Outpatient services include a full-service laboratory; cancer and hematology services; a full complement of medical imaging diagnostic services, included advanced CT and MRI; a tasteful and private Women's Imaging Center complete with 3D mammography, bone density testing, and pelvic and breast ultrasound; comprehensive cardiopulmonary services; rehabilitation services, including cardiac, pulmonary and cancer rehab, in the area's most comprehensive rehab facility; and an array of outpatient surgical procedures. In addition, Ludington Hospital has a 24-hour emergency department with all-private treatment rooms, plus a "FastER track" service for the treatment of minor illness and injuries with minimal wait times. Specialties on our medical staff include general and vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, ENT, oncology and hematology, emergency medicine, urology, family medicine, internal medicine, anesthesiology, radiology, pathology, ophthalmology and obstetrics & gynecology. Our focus is on customer service and individualized, patient-centered care. A broad array of services is available to meet community needs in an environment where state-of-the-art medical technology is combined with friendly, caring service that respects the many demands on your time.
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital:
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital brings the resources of Corewell Health to your local hospital—always with a caring, compassionate approach. We’re invested in you and our community. We’re here for you when you’re sick or hurt. And we’re also here to enhance your everyday health.
Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital:
Since 1921, Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital has delivered care that’s advanced, yet makes you feel at home. Zeeland Hospital has Level 1 Nursery with over 700 deliveries per year. Family Birth Center offers private birthing suites, and dedicated nurses skilled in all aspects of labor, delivery, recovery, and mother-baby care. By delivering safe, high-quality care, Zeeland Hospital’s Family Birth Center was listed among the top 100 US Birthing Centers in 2023. The center also holds Baby-Friendly USA Designation. Our close connection with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital helps physicians provide specialized infant care, if needed.
Strong communities with natural beauty:
Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, boasting a vibrant downtown scene with hundreds of local restaurants and craft breweries. It is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, the fastest growing major city in Michigan, and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. A global canvas of creativity and community, Grand Rapids is home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks, and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore. With a growing metro area population of over 1 million people, Grand Rapids has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute, and education. In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas.
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
Facilities: Big Rapids Hospital, Greenville Hospital, Gerber Hospital, Ludington Hospital, Pennock Hospital, Zeeland Hospital
Visa Status: J1 Waiver accepted
Visa Status: H1 Visa Accepted
Primary Location
SITE - Big Rapids Hospital - 605 Oak St - Big Rapids - CH West
Department Name
Hospitalists - MG Funded - Big Rapids/Reed City
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
40
Days Worked
variable
Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend
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