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Bronson Healthcare
Battle Creek, Michigan

Physician Hospitalist - Southwest Michigan

Hospital MedicineIncludes weekendsFull-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.

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

  • BBC Bronson Battle Creek, BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital
  • Title

Physician Hospitalist - Southwest Michigan

Bronson Medical Group has an excellent opportunity for an Internal Medicine Board Certified/Board Eligible physician to join our existing physician group for the inpatient services at our facilities located in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, MI.

Position Highlights

Coverage for both hospitals may be required on a rotating schedule of days, weekends and nights

Weekends Are Required

  • Bronson has an affiliation with Western Michigan Medical School so physicians may round with residents
  • Hospital-employed
  • Full-time with flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities for participation in Committees and quality work

Qualifications

  • Prior completion of a residency in Internal Medicine
  • Current and Unrestricted State Medical License as MD/DO and DEA Licensure
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient-centered care

Bronson Methodist Hospital Offers

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Competitive compensation with Annual Quality Incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Relocation Assistance, CME Stipend and Sign On Bonus

About Kalamazoo, Michigan: Nestled in the heart of Michigan, Kalamazoo is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a diverse community. Known for its charming downtown, Kalamazoo offers a unique blend of art, music, and theater, making it an ideal place to live and work.

The city is home to various festivals, museums, and parks, providing residents with ample opportunities for recreation and leisure. Beyond its cultural attractions, Kalamazoo boasts excellent schools, affordable housing, and a welcoming community.

Whether you enjoy exploring local breweries, attending live performances, or spending time outdoors, Kalamazoo has something for everyone.

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.

  • For more information on Bronson visit bronsonhealth.com.
  • Interested Candidates please email CV to Hilary Wade at wadeh@bronsonhg.org
  • 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

  • Variable
  • Time Type
  • Full time
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40
  • Cost Center
  • 7500 Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists (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.

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide inpatient medical care, including interviewing, examining, and treating patients at Bronson facilities. They are also responsible for ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medication, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical examinationMedical diagnosisPharmacologyPatient educationMedical documentationTeam collaborationQuality improvementMedical staff oversight

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Michigan, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$342k (30 salary observations; 290 listings), vs ~$296k nationally (4,168 salary observations; 18,083 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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 Hospital Medicine Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 11 employers

6
<$290k
8
$290k-320k
1
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4
$350k-380k
2
$380k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
28% this job
Sign-on bonus
11% this job
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Battle Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,138/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Bronson Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Annual Quality Incentives
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance
CME Stipend
Sign On Bonus