Ethicist

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Hospital is seeking an Ethicist to lead and maintain an effective hospital ethics program, working with the Ethics Committee and managing the Ethics Consultation Service, under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, executives, patients, and families, requiring strong leadership and ethics education delivery across the organization.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in bioethics, JD, or MD with advanced graduate training/fellowship in Bioethics or Clinical Ethics
• Minimum 5 years of clinical ethics consultation experience
• Experience with hospital Ethics Committees and ethics education delivery
• Knowledge of healthcare ethics standards, healthcare law, regulations, and accreditation requirements
• Proficiency in ethics needs assessment, ethics process models, and resource management

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain an effective hospital ethics program
• Work with the Ethics Committee and manage the Ethics Consultation Service
• Serve as a role model for interdisciplinary, collaborative care improvement and delivery

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Collaboration

Discretion

Education

Bioethics training (PhD/JD/MD)

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction of the Chief Medical Officer of Henry Ford Hospital, the Ethicist is responsible for leading and maintaining an effective hospital ethics program, working with the Ethics Committee, and managing the Ethics Consultation Service. Serves as a role model for interdisciplinary, collaborative care improvement and delivery.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Qualifications

Education / Experience Required

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in bioethics, Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD), or Doctor of Medicine with advanced graduate training/fellowship in Bioethics or Clinical Ethics
• Minimum 5 years of clinical ethics consultation experience
• Demonstrated experience with hospital Ethics Committees and ethics education delivery
• Knowledge of healthcare ethics standards, healthcare law, regulations, and accreditation requirements
• Proficiency in ethics needs assessment, ethics process models, and resource management

Core Competencies Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to teach and develop others
• Demonstrated leadership capability with ability to build consensus and manage by influence
• Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including clinicians, executives, patients, and families
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and good judgment
• Understanding of mission-driven, patient-centered care delivery

Certifications / Licensures

• Healthcare Ethics Consultation Certification (HEC-C) from American Society of Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH) preferred