Clinical Ethics Program Lead

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Ethicist at Michigan Medicine serves as the primary intake contact for clinical ethics consultation requests arising from adult and pediatric inpatient and outpatient settings. The role combines clinical consultation, program development, education, committee service, and scholarly responsibilities.

Michigan Bioethics is housed within the CHHASSEM, a multidisciplinary center within the Medical School.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in bioethics or related field.
• Direct experience participating in clinical ethics consultation.
• Direct experience serving on a hospital or health system ethics committee.
• Ability to identify and communicate about complex ethical issues in clinical care.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with ASBH Core Competencies for Healthcare Ethics Consultation.
• Eligibility for HEC-C certification within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary intake contact for ethics consultations during regular business hours.
• Gather and document relevant clinical, ethical, psychosocial, and contextual information.
• Conduct an initial ethical analysis in collaboration with the Clinical Ethics Service faculty.
• Coordinate meetings with patients, families, clinical teams, and other participants.
• Prepare draft consultation analyses and documentation for review by faculty ethicists.
• Enter final consultation notes in the patient’s electronic health record after approval.
• Coordinate follow-up activities and promote continuity across consultations.
• Support consultations across adult and pediatric inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Organize and participate in proactive ethics rounds and interprofessional discussions.
• Educate faculty, staff, trainees, and learners about clinical ethics and education programs.
• Contribute to policy development and scholarly activities in ethics.

Skills

Ethics consultation experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Policy & education development

Education

Master's degree in bioethics or related field

Job description

The Clinical Ethicist at Michigan Medicine serves as the primary intake contact for clinical ethics consultation requests arising from adult and pediatric inpatient and outpatient settings. The role combines clinical consultation, program development, education, committee service, and scholarly responsibilities.

Michigan Bioethics is housed within the CHHASSEM, a multidisciplinary center within the Medical School.