ACMO, Primary Care — Growth & Quality

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 230,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an Associate Chief Medical Officer, Primary Care to lead and advance primary care services across the South Market. You will partner with physicians, executives, and community partners to implement system-wide strategies that improve quality, access, and patient experience.

You will oversee provider engagement, evaluate performance metrics, and champion evidence-based care, safety, and teamwork while fostering an inclusive culture and organizational

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine completed.
• Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in Michigan.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical primary care practice.
• Demonstrated physician leadership experience in a medical group, hospital, or integrated healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CMO on physician compensation and benefits.
• Oversee Physician Leads in their area, holding them accountable for Primary Care mission and goals.
• Participate in the hiring and termination of providers by working with Physician Leads on site needs and concerns.
• Complete evaluations of Physician Leads and ensure completion of OPPEs and FPPEs.
• Approve FTE changes, PDAs, and provider reimbursement requests.
• Approve carryover vacation time and assist Physician Leads in calculating proration and time-off needs for providers.
• Support quality and patient safety initiatives across primary care practices.
• Monitor performance metrics and partner with leaders to improve clinical outcomes.
• Promote evidence-based care, standard clinical protocols, and best practices.
• Partner with physicians and advanced practice providers to improve professional satisfaction and engagement.
• Support recruitment, retention, mentorship, and leadership development efforts.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture across care teams.
• Help improve patient access to primary care services.
• Support initiatives that enhance patient experience and care coordination.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce barriers to care.
• Partner with operational leaders to achieve performance goals related to growth, productivity, quality, and patient access.
• Monitor clinical productivity and support practice optimization efforts.
• Promote responsible stewardship of clinical and financial resources.
• Assist in implementing primary care growth strategies within the Jackson market.
• Collaborate with specialty, hospital, and health plan leaders to strengthen care delivery across the continuum.
• Represent primary care in local committees, community partnerships, and organizational initiatives as appropriate.
• Champion an inclusive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Ensure adherence to policies, professional standards, and ethical practices.

Skills

Physician leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

MD or DO degree

Residency in Family or Internal Medicine

Board certification in Family or Internal Medicine

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an Associate Chief Medical Officer, Primary Care to lead and advance primary care services across the South Market. You will partner with physicians, executives, and community partners to implement system-wide strategies that improve quality, access, and patient experience.

You will oversee provider engagement, evaluate performance metrics, and champion evidence-based care, safety, and teamwork while fostering an inclusive culture and organizational