Internal Medicine Faculty Physician | Jackson, MI

The Henry Ford Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, is seeking a board eligible/certified Internist to join its faculty as a clinician-educator serving a diverse patient population in Jackson, MI. Physicians with experience or interest in ambulatory care, hospital medicine, teaching, research, and academic medicine are encouraged to apply.

Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our community while educating future healthcare leaders through clinical care, medical education, research, and quality improvement initiatives. Care is delivered by a team of internal medicine resident physicians and supervising clinical faculty, supported by medical assistants, nurses, and case managers.

This position includes direct patient care and clinical teaching responsibilities in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The physician will serve as a preceptor for residents and medical students, primarily in the continuity clinic, with opportunities to precept on the inpatient service. Faculty may also participate in mentorship, quality improvement, and other academic initiatives aligned with the Division’s mission.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care for adult patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings
• Supervise and teach residents and medical students in clinical environments
• Serve as a clinical preceptor, primarily in the continuity clinic with opportunities on the inpatient service
• Participate in teaching, mentorship, and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with the interprofessional healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care
• Comply with institutional policies including credentialing, documentation, and billing requirements

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Experience managing a broad range of conditions in the adult population
• Interest in medical education and academic medicine
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment

Henry Ford Hospital - Jackson, partnered with the Henry Ford Health Systems (HFHS -Detroit Area) in April, 2016. Henry Ford Hospital, located in Jackson, Michigan entered our 100^th year May 2018. This partnership is very exciting for Henry Ford Hospital and the Jackson community. The partnership with Henry Ford Health System and most recently with Michigan State University, has allowed an amazing amount of growth opportunity. We have a new Innovation Center (adding State of Art Simulation & Research Labs / May 2017), new Surgical Patient Tower that added 66 private rooms Fall 2018, and implemented EPIC house wide (INPT & OUTPT) in 2016.

Our Emergency room treats over 70,000+ visits annually. We have a Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, CUB (Cardiac Universal Bed), Radiation Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, Full Service line of Ortho (total joint, hand/wrist, foot/ankle, sports, podiatry), Physiatry (PM&R), Neurology and Neurosurgery Service Lines, OT/PT, Certified Stroke Center, in January 2015 we brought on Interventional Radiology and this past summer we developed a full service line for inpatient Physiatry (PM&R). 

Henry Ford Hospital - Jackson received an A rating (along with all hospitals within Henry Ford Health System). This ranks us among the safest hospitals in the United States. We are not your average “community hospital.” We are the hidden gem of Jackson and the only hospital in Jackson County, with the next smaller hospital being 20 miles north (St. Joes/Chelsea). We became a certified Trauma center in Spring 2017, and are the only Level II trauma within a 40 mile radius between 94 and 127 HWY. On April 6, 2015 we went live activating Trauma calls, with 24/7 coverage provided in-house coverage with a physician and advanced practice professional.

In 2013 when we developed a “community based GME Residency program” and today we have 117 residents on site; specializing in General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Psych and Traditional Year. We are a dual accredited program as of 2017.

At Henry Ford Hospital - Jackson, we believe our community is best served by having the most advanced medical services combined with a progressive philosophy of overall wellness. Together, these two approaches will help our community become the healthiest in Michigan – our vision.

This beautiful slice of south-central Michigan is rich in American history and scenic wonder throughout the seasons. We have an abundance of lakes, parks and vineyards. Our community makes the most of these assets, enjoying outdoor activities, arts and cultural events, sports and festivals.

In Jackson, it’s easy to find work-life balance. This is a place where you can get in a morning of golf, an afternoon family hike in the park and a night at the symphony – all within just a few miles of your home and work.

Whether you are looking for an urban rental, a lakeside suburban neighborhood or an historic estate, you’ll find the right home in Jackson. The area also offers a wide variety of excellent public, private and parochial schools. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University are both about 35 minutes away.

Because Jackson is located at the crossroads of several major highways, you can enjoy world-class shopping, dining and cultural events in nearby Ann Arbor, Detroit, Chicago and other cities. And you’ll always be happy to come home to beautiful Jackson County.

Jackson's attractions include:

• 188 lakes and dozens of parks
• 22 public golf courses
• Jackson Symphony Orchestra
• Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History
• Peter F. Hurst Planetarium
• Michigan International Speedway
• Jackson Community College, Baker College and Spring Arbor University
• Festivals: Blues, Hot Air Balloon, Shakespeare, Wine, Rose and Civil War

For more information, visit:

• Jackson County Convention and Visitors Bureau: www.experiencejackson.com
• City of Jackson: www.cityofjackson.org
• Chamber of Commerce: www.jacksonchamber.org
• https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/1218/Falling-Waters-Trail
• Welcome to Jackson | Smore Newsletters for Business