What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Physician position at Henry Ford Health System?
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.
- Report directly to the Division Head of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
- Depending on interests and skills, there may be opportunities to provide coverage for inpatient hospice patients and perform palliative care consultations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the medical oversight of hospice patient care services.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and development of hospice program goals.
- 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.
- 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.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.