Physician - Hospitalist- Pennock- Full Time -Hastings, MI
Corewell Health·Hastings, Michigan
Corewell Health·Hastings, Michigan
The Hospitalist is responsible for assessing and monitoring the medical needs of hospitalized patients and managing a case load including ICU beds. They provide oversight for APPs and participate in process improvement activities to ensure quality patient care.
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital is seeking a full time Hospitalist to join their team of eight providers (3 physicians and 5 advanced practice providers) providing exceptional care for the hospitalized individuals and families in Hastings, MI.
Located right along the Thornapple River, Hastings is a great community conveniently situated between Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, and Lansing.
Pennock Hospitalists work days with a staffing model of one physicians and one APP caring for an average total census of 18 to include up to 6 ICU beds.
Nights are covered by a virtual nocturnist and an on-site APP.
Some procedures and manage vents preferred; tela-ICU physician available for consults through state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment.
Essential Functions Assesses and monitors the medical needs of patients/significant others.
Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and ensures coverage of case load at all times.
Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.
Provides oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and others providing delegated services to patients.
Evaluates patients'/significant others'/staff educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or delegates to appropriate resources.
Documents in a manner consistent with regulatory standards.
Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
Acts as a patient/family advocate.
Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development/application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.
License – Michigan MD/DO BE/BC Internal Medicine Residency or Family Medicine Residency (with demonstrated strong inpatient experience) Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Corewell Health Pennock Hospital: Corewell Health Pennock Hospital brings the resources of Corewell Health to your local hospital—always with a caring, compassionate approach. We’re invested in you and our community. We’re here for you when you’re sick or hurt. And we’re also here to enhance your everyday health. Strong communities with natural beauty: Hastings, Michigan is a charming city in the heart of Barry County, Michigan. It’s situated along the scenic Thornapple River and boasts a historic downtown area. Hastings is a friendly and welcoming community that invites you to discover its rich heritage and natural beauty. You can explore the trails and parks along the river, visit the Barry County Historical Museum, and explore the Charlton Park Village and Museum. Population as of 2020 census, Hastings had a population of 7,512. Don’t miss the chance to sample craft beers and wines at the local breweries and wineries Corewell Health: People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org
Candidates must hold a Michigan MD/DO license and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with strong inpatient experience. BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
Market context
Physician openings in Michigan are often driven by ongoing demand for experienced clinicians in hospital and specialty settings, especially where pediatric and acute care expertise is needed. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced training, relevant clinical experience, and comfort working in high-acuity environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then compare your pediatric anesthesiology and acute care background against the listed expectations before applying.
