Plastic Surgeon - Bronson Methodist Hospital
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Location: Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Description:
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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
Plastic Surgeon - Bronson Methodist Hospital
Plastic Surgeon - Bronson Methodist Hospital - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Plastic Surgery Specialists has an excellent opportunity for a qualified Plastic Surgeon to join three other well-established, well-known Plastic Surgeons in Kalamazoo, Michigan; as well as working in collaboration with well-established breast and trauma surgeons. Qualified candidates will be BC/BE and will practice a full scope of plastic surgery care, including trauma/burns, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. While primarily serving an adult population, some pediatric experience is preferred. Surgeons will share call for their own patient base and will participate in a city-wide call rotation of 1:4. Leadership opportunities also available for qualified candidates.
This is an employed position with Bronson Methodist Hospital, a tertiary hospital that is a national leader in healthcare quality. Bronson serves a ten-county population of one million in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana. Bronson has been a verified Level 1 Trauma Center since 1989, the first and only Level 1 Trauma Center in southwest Michigan. Bronson offers a competitive salary, profit sharing, comprehensive benefit package, generous PTO and CME allowance, relocation assistance and sign-on bonus and/or residency stipend in your final year. Opportunity for faculty appointments exists with Western Michigan University School of Medicine.
Join Bronson Healthcare Group
At Bronson, our vision is simple and straightforward - to improve the health of our communities. Bronson Healthcare Group is a not-for-profit, community-governed health system serving nine counties in southwest Michigan. With over 9,000 employees, more than 1,000 medical staff members, and nearly 800 licensed beds, Bronson is the largest employer and leading healthcare system in southwest Michigan. Learn more at: www.bronsonhealth.com.
Bronson offers a competitive salary, CME stipend, malpractice coverage, generous PTO and a comprehensive benefit package. Bronson Medical Group is part of Bronson Healthcare Group, a four-hospital system that is nationally recognized for quality and customer service.
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:
Healthgrades 2025 Top 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care
Healthgrades 2025 Specialty Excellence Award - Top 10% in the Nation for:
Healthgrades 2024 Surgical Care Excellence Award
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)
About The Area:
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's Culture Statement:
At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives and are committed to achieving that access 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 the best teams in the communities we serve 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 living our values by showing respect, building trust, uncovering, and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for all, removing barriers to care, and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission that all have full and equal access to the opportunities to live healthy lives: 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
7827 Bronson Plastic Surgery Specialists - Portage (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!
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
Plastic Surgeon - Bronson Methodist Hospital
Plastic Surgeon - Bronson Methodist Hospital - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Plastic Surgery Specialists has an excellent opportunity for a qualified Plastic Surgeon to join three other well-established, well-known Plastic Surgeons in Kalamazoo, Michigan; as well as working in collaboration with well-established breast and trauma surgeons. Qualified candidates will be BC/BE and will practice a full scope of plastic surgery care, including trauma/burns, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. While primarily serving an adult population, some pediatric experience is preferred. Surgeons will share call for their own patient base and will participate in a city-wide call rotation of 1:4. Leadership opportunities also available for qualified candidates.
This is an employed position with Bronson Methodist Hospital, a tertiary hospital that is a national leader in healthcare quality. Bronson serves a ten-county population of one million in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana. Bronson has been a verified Level 1 Trauma Center since 1989, the first and only Level 1 Trauma Center in southwest Michigan. Bronson offers a competitive salary, profit sharing, comprehensive benefit package, generous PTO and CME allowance, relocation assistance and sign-on bonus and/or residency stipend in your final year. Opportunity for faculty appointments exists with Western Michigan University School of Medicine.
Join Bronson Healthcare Group
At Bronson, our vision is simple and straightforward - to improve the health of our communities. Bronson Healthcare Group is a not-for-profit, community-governed health system serving nine counties in southwest Michigan. With over 9,000 employees, more than 1,000 medical staff members, and nearly 800 licensed beds, Bronson is the largest employer and leading healthcare system in southwest Michigan. Learn more at: www.bronsonhealth.com.
Bronson offers a competitive salary, CME stipend, malpractice coverage, generous PTO and a comprehensive benefit package. Bronson Medical Group is part of Bronson Healthcare Group, a four-hospital system that is nationally recognized for quality and customer service.
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:
Healthgrades 2025 Top 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care
Healthgrades 2025 Specialty Excellence Award - Top 10% in the Nation for:
- Critical Care Excellence
- Gastrointestinal Care Excellence
- Neurosciences Excellence
- Pulmonary Excellence
- Stroke Care Excellence (23'-25')
Healthgrades 2024 Surgical Care Excellence Award
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)
About The Area:
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's Culture Statement:
At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives and are committed to achieving that access 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 the best teams in the communities we serve 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 living our values by showing respect, building trust, uncovering, and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for all, removing barriers to care, and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission that all have full and equal access to the opportunities to live healthy lives: 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
7827 Bronson Plastic Surgery Specialists - Portage (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!