Home Visiting Physician Job
Location: Hamtramck, Michigan
Description: Henry Ford Health is presently looking of Home Visiting Physician Job right now, this occupation will be assigned in Michigan. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Home Visiting Physician
Requisition #: 70980 Status: Full-Time with Full-Time Benefits (40 Hours) Business Unit: HF Medical Group! Shift: Days Home Visiting Physicians Program Weekends: No
Job Family: Doctor Job Function: Physicians
Campus/Job Location : Hamtramck Medical Center Location (State/City): US-MI-Hamtramck
More information about this position Overview
With continued growth and high patient demand Henry Ford Health System's Department of Family Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine is seeking a board eligible/certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician with Geriatrics experience to practice with Henry Ford's Home Visiting Physicians Program. This position is employed by the Henry Ford Medical Group.
Henry Ford Health System is one of the country's largest health care systems and a national leader in clinical care, research and education. Our system includes the 1,200-member Henry Ford Medical Group, six hospitals, Health Alliance Plan, 32 primary care centers and many other health-related e! ntities throughout Southeast Michigan. We also have plans for ! future growth including a new community and health care development surrounding Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford, we continue to be committed to improving the health and well-being of a diverse Michigan community. In 2009 alone, Henry Ford Health System provided more than $173 million in uncompensated care. Henry Ford also is a major economic driver in Michigan and employs more than 23,000. Our health system is led by CEO Nancy Schlichting.
Our health system thrives on teamwork, and we know our physicians and employees achieve the greatest results when they are working together for a common goal - to provide quality care for our patients. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment then we have a job for you!
The Henry Ford Medical Group is one of the nation's largest and most experienced group practices, with more than 1,000 physicians and researchers in more than 40 specialties who staff all Henr! y Ford hospitals and outpatient medical centers.
To learn more, visit HenryFord.com/physician
About Michigan
The State of Michigan holds the world's longest freshwater coastline, home to more than 100 public beaches and lighthouses, 99 state parks, and numerous lakes, campgrounds, and wildlife refuges. There are thousands of miles of hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails that thread their way across the state. And for a little rest and relaxation Michigan offers over 800 pristine golf courses.
About the City of Detroit and its Suburbs
Located in southeastern Michigan, Detroit is the largest city in the state, the 10th largest city in the United States and the eighth largest metropolitan area. Detroit is home to top-notch entertainment venues, fun family attractions, glitzy casinos and world class museums. Including the Detroit Zoo, Detroit's International Riverfront is nearly three miles of RiverWalk comple! te for biking, jogging, walking and enjoying amazing views of the Detro! it and Windsor, Ontario skyline. Wayne State University campus' is within walking distance from Henry Ford Hospital.
Metro Detroit is surrounded by diverse ethnic neighborhoods with a variety of dining options, from flaming cheese (saganaki) in Greektown, homemade tamales in Mexicantown, pierogies in Hamtramck (Polish), Tabbouli and Hommous in Dearborn (Arabic) and the local American favorite Coney Island hot dogs.
The Suburbs of Metro Detroit offer anything from sprawling newer communities with beautiful lakefront property to well-established historic neighborhoods. Close proximity and easy access to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan Campus as well as the Cranbrook School for the Arts and Cranbrook Science Center. The suburbs are also home to "The Henry" in Dearborn with the world's only hands-on industrial museum. Detroit is home to a number of professional sports teams including the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pis! tons.
Responsibilities
The Henry Ford Medical Group is looking for a full time Geriatrician to care for patients in the metro-Detroit area. Candidates must be board certified/eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. Geriatric Fellowship training is preferred, Geriatric experience required.
Henry Ford Visiting Physicians (HVP) provides continuity of care in the home as well as geriatric health care to individuals with limited access and mobility to traditional primary care. In business since 2007, HVP specializes in geriatric care, serving senior and homebound patients throughout Southeastern Michigan's Tri-County area in order to meet a variety of helath and geriatric care needs.
Our visiting physicians are dedicated, compassionate individuals who are highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of geriatric and homebound patients. Advancements in medical technology allow our physicians the ability to provide comprehensive in-ho! me medical care to their patients.
Visiting physicians are pre! pared to provide the same services that you would receive in a traditional primary care office setting. This integrated health care model includes physical examinations, disease management, medication management, laboratory testing, and portable diagnostics. We also specialize in home care coordination within the Henry Ford Health System and other agencies.
The care team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, and medical assistants. The team coordinates all of the in-home care including home health services, x-rays, ultrasounds, durable medical equipment, laboratory services, and specialist referrals.
Qualifications
- Must be board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Must have Geriatrics experience
- Geriatrics Fellowship training preferred
- Residency/Fellowship training by an ACGME or AOA accredited program is required
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- Salary is competitive and benefits include fully paid malpractice with tail coverage, specialty specific long-term disability, affordable family health benefits and an excellent retirement plan with matching employer funds.
- Physicians are linked through a unique “Blackberry†network and enjoy the use of our electronic medical record, including in-home access to radiographs, and electronic prescribing system.
- Opportunities for academic appointment at Wayne State University.
- A collaborative work environment focused on integrated patient care.
- Relocation Allowance
Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, weight/height, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please send us your resume,! with salary requirements and a resume to Henry Ford Health.
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