Palliative Medicine Physician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.Job Description The Henry Ford Medical Group’s Division of Hospice and Palliative Medicine is seeking a physician to join our team as a Senior Staff Palliative Medicine Physician at Henry Ford St. John Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to serve a diverse patient population while contributing to a large, integrated, interprofessional, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Division.Position HighlightsPractice at a respected academic institution with robust Graduate Medical Education programs and affiliation with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Wayne State University School of Medicine.Care for a diverse patient population across inpatient and ambulatory settings.Pursue opportunities in program growth, medical education, quality improvement, and leadership within Henry Ford Health.Work with an experienced interprofessional team that includes dedicated advanced practice providers, social workers, and a chaplain.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as an attending physician on the interdisciplinary inpatient Palliative Medicine Consultative Service, primarily at Henry Ford St. John Hospital, with some cross-coverage at Henry Ford Warren HospitalProvide care one day per week in the ambulatory palliative medicine clinic at the Van Elslander Cancer Center.Teach and mentor rotating medical students, residents, and fellowsEngage 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 Hospice and 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.