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Kalamazoo, Michigan

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Emergency MedicineNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

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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.

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Location: BBC Bronson Battle Creek, Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion)

Title

Physician - Emergency Medicine

  • Southwest Michigan Emergency Services, PC, provides physician and APP coverage to the following hospitals:
  • Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Bronson LakeView Hospital, Paw Paw, Michigan
  • Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Battle Creek, Michigan
  • Bronson South Haven Hospital, South Haven, Michigan
  • Looking for Board Certified/Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians

Interested Candidates Please Email CV to corporate@swmes.com attention President

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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Key Responsibilities

Physicians are responsible for diagnosing illnesses, prescribing treatments, and performing examinations for patients in an emergency setting. They also order and interpret diagnostic tests, counsel patients on preventive care, and oversee clinical staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree, possess a current Michigan medical license, and have at least 2 years of direct or intern experience. Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine is required, along with current DEA and DPS registration.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient DiagnosisPatient ExaminationDiagnostic Test InterpretationPharmacological KnowledgeClinical DocumentationPatient CounselingMedical Staff OversightEmergency ProceduresPatient TriageMedical Record Management

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 78% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 9 employers

11
<$320k
18
$320k-375k
2
$375k-430k
6
$430k-485k
2
$485k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
39% this job
Relocation assistance
16%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 967 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,230/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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