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Battle Creek, Michigan

Physician Bronson Primary Care Partners - B Drive S, Ba

Primary CareNo nightsFull-Time

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Job 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: Battle Creek-5161 B Drive S.

  • Title
  • Physician Bronson Primary Care Partners - B Drive S, Battle Creek, MI
  • Primary Care Physician
  • Portage Physicians, PC | Southwest Michigan

Partnership Track Available

Portage Physicians, PC is seeking a compassionate, dedicated primary care physician to join our team. As a privately owned, physician-run company, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a practice where physicians have a voice in the care they deliver and the future of the organization.

We value strong patient relationships, clinical collaboration, and a sustainable balance between professional and personal life.

What We Offer

Physician leadership: Work within a private company led by physicians who understand the demands and rewards of clinical practice.

Partnership opportunity: Partnership track available for physicians interested in long-term ownership and practice leadership.

Competitive compensation and benefits: A comprehensive package designed to support your career and personal well-being.

  • Retirement benefits: 401(k) with profit sharing.
  • Eight weeks of vacation: generous time away to rest, recharge, and spend time with family.

Collaborative environment: Join physician and advanced practice provider colleagues committed to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care, including preventive services, chronic disease management, and evaluation of acute concerns.

  • Build lasting relationships with patients and support informed, shared decision-making.
  • Collaborate with clinical colleagues and care teams to coordinate treatment and follow-up.
  • Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
  • Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives that strengthen patient care.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree.
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in a primary care specialty appropriate to the position.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Michigan.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to care.
  • Commitment to clinical excellence, professionalism, and patient service.

Build Your Future with Portage Physicians

Join a private, physician-run practice that offers meaningful career growth, an available path to partnership, and time to enjoy life beyond medicine.

About Battle Creek, Michigan: Located midway between Chicago and Detroit, we occupy a beautiful part of the state of Michigan that offers cultural opportunities, economic diversification and 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 and many other inland lakes, make it the perfect choice for biking, boating and skiing.

Interested Candidates please email CV to Hilary Wade, Physician Recruiter: wadeh@bronsonhg.org

Physicians 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 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
  • 2400 Medical Staff Office (BHG)
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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Medical diagnosisPharmacological treatmentDiagnostic testingPatient counselingMedical staff leadershipHealth assessmentElectronic health recordsProfessional communication

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Primary Care market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,343 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPrimary Care median $277k (middle half $255k–$311k)102 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Michigan30 active1,348 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 40% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan physician listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment644 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#17 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed
New Primary Care listings935 in the last 30 days462 the 30 days before (+102%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,343 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 39 employers
11
<$285k
11
$285k-320k
13
$320k-355k
11
$355k-390k
4
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 39 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
59%
CME allowance
55%
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
30%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Dr House · Detroit, Michigan

$100-$200/hr
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$100-$200/hr
#3

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$350k-$400k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bronson Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Kalamazoo, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Partnership track available
401(k) with profit sharing
Eight weeks of vacation
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Living in Battle Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$201k
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.5
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Battle Creek, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.