Pediatrician- Medical Director for School-Based and Community Health Programs

Pediatrician Opportunity at Henry Ford Medical Center Taylor

Henry Ford Health is seeking a full-time Pediatrician to provide comprehensive primary care services at Henry Ford Medical Center Taylor, while also serving in a leadership role as Medical Director for the School-Based and Community Health Program (SBCHP) East Region.

This hybrid role combines direct patient care with clinical leadership, program oversight, and strategic development, supporting Henry Ford Health's commitment to high-quality, equitable, and community-centered pediatric care. About 50% of time will be spent at Taylor Medical Center and 50% will be devoted to SBCHP.

Henry Ford Health SBCHP provides primary care and behavioral health services to children ages 3-21 regardless of health insurance coverage or ability to pay. Our clinics are located within schools across the Detroit Metropolitan Area.

Clinical Responsibilities General Pediatrics (Taylor Medical Center)

• Provide outpatient pediatric care for patients from infancy through adolescence.
• Maintain a patient panel with an expected volume of approximately 2024 patients per day
• Deliver preventative, acute, and chronic care management aligned with evidence-based guidelines.
• Participate in a shared call schedule (phone only); no inpatient rounding required.
• Work flexible/non-traditional hours based on clinic needs.
• Utilize the electronic medical record (Epic) for documentation, care coordination, and communication.
• Support patient-centered care that emphasizes health equity, access, and population health outcomes.
• Foster a team-based, inclusive clinical environment

Leadership Responsibilities Medical Director, SBCHP West Region

• Provide clinical oversight of medical services within the School-Based and Community Health Program (SBCHP) West Region.
• Partner with SBCHP leadership to ensure high-quality care delivery and compliance with program requirements (e.g., CAHC grants).
• Review and approve policies, procedures, protocols, and standing orders annually.
• Conduct regular chart reviews with Nurse Practitioners and Nurses to identify gaps in preventive, acute, and chronic care.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to develop and implement Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) when needed.
• Serve as a clinical consultant to SBCHP providers for complex cases via phone, email, or EMR.
• Identify and lead quality improvement initiatives and care model enhancements across SBCHP sites.
• Participate in and support monthly clinical staff meetings, providing guidance and education.
• Engage with external partners (schools, community organizations, stakeholders) to ensure alignment, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Assist in patient experience and service recovery efforts, including addressing complaints and improving care delivery.
• Partner with the Group Practice Operations Director and leadership team on strategic planning, growth, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Advocate for SBCHP within the Department of Pediatrics and participate in departmental meetings, committees, and initiatives.

Henry Ford Health is a nationally recognized, integrated health system with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and community impact. With a robust ambulatory network and deep community partnerships, we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the populations we serve.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with current Michigan medical licensure (or eligible).
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics.
• Completion of an ACGME/AOA-accredited Pediatrics residency program.
• Active DEA license, NPI number, and Michigan controlled substance license (as applicable).
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity and community health
• Prior leadership, quality improvement, or population health experience preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment across pediatric populations
• Leadership and team development
• Quality improvement and performance management
• Strategic thinking and program development
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and community partners
• Commitment to equitable, community-centered care delivery