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The Henry Ford Medical Group’s Division of Hospice and Palliative Medicine is seeking a physician to join our team as a Senior Staff Hospice Physician. This is a unique opportunity to serve a diverse patient population while contributing to a well-established, mission-driven program in Southeast Michigan.

Position Highlights

· Join a non-profit, hospital-based hospice with over 30 years of dedicated service to the Southeast Michigan community.

· Collaborate with a seasoned interdisciplinary team committed to high-quality, patient-centered care.

· Serve as faculty for our ACGME-accredited Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program (2 fellows/year).

· Practice at a respected academic institution affiliated with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Wayne State University School of Medicine.

· Care for a diverse patient population across a variety of settings.

· Structured orientation and ongoing mentorship provided by the Hospice Medical Director.

· Depending on interests and skills, there may be opportunities to provide coverage for inpatient hospice patients and perform palliative care consultations.

Key Responsibilities

· With support from the Hospice Medical Director, lead the medical oversight of hospice patient care services.

· In collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, deliver educational seminars and outreach to health system and community clinicians to enhance awareness and access to hospice services.

· Collaborate with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary team to manage terminal illnesses, related conditions, and symptom distress.

· Conduct home visits when clinically appropriate and as requested by the care team.

· Apply expertise in prognostication and hospice regulations to assess eligibility, related diagnoses, and appropriate levels of care.

· Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners.

· Engage in scholarly activities including education, quality improvement, and/or research.

Qualifications

· Initial board certification in a primary specialty.

· Board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

· Completion of a Palliative Medicine Fellowship or equivalent experience.

· Demonstrated qualities of being self-directed, flexible, team-oriented, and committed to continuous learning.

· A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and exceptional patient service.

About Henry Ford Health

Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.

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