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Bronson Healthcare
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Oral Surgeon

DentalNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$340k

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Job Description

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

Title

Oral Surgeon

A well-respected OMS practice in southwest Michigan searching for a board-certified/-eligible oral surgeon for a full-time position. Full scope practice strong in dentoalveolar and implant surgery. We have four surgeons, two offices and a strong referral base.

Our practice offers state-of-the-art facilities with two CBCT, EMR, an intraoral scanner and software for virtual guided implant placement. This position is full-time, four days per week and includes health insurance, a profit-sharing plan, bonus opportunities and car allowance.

Salaries starting for associates are $340,000, with an integrated buy in over 5 years and a $20,000 signing bonus. University town with an established medical school. Outstanding community with strong public and private schools.

Our community offers a great family atmosphere and is only an hour away from Lake Michigan and two and a half hours from Chicago. A wonderful place to practice and raise a family. Please send CV/resume to hnewhouse@kaloms.com.

  • 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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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

Provides comprehensive oral surgical care, including dentoalveolar and implant procedures, while overseeing clinical staff and maintaining patient records. Responsible for patient education, determining necessary referrals, and exercising final medical judgment in all healthcare issues.

Requirements

Requires a medical degree, a current Michigan medical license, and at least 2 years of direct or intern experience. Must hold current DEA and DPS certificates and maintain medical staff privileges.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Oral surgeryDentoalveolar surgeryClinical examinationPharmacological treatmentMedical documentationSurgical proceduresCBCT imagingIntraoral scanningMedical staff supervisionTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oral Surgeon at Bronson Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery (Dental) — ranked against 266 active Surgery (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$340k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $353k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery (Dental) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 266 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,230/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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

Health Insurance
Profit-Sharing Plan
Bonus Opportunities
Car Allowance
$20,000 Signing Bonus
Integrated Buy-In Over 5 Years