Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Physician & Medical Director (Corewell Health)

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks an Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Physician & Medical Director to lead a new IDD Integrated Practice delivering holistic primary care for patients aged 16 and older.

The role blends leadership with clinical care: about 40% traditional primary care, 40% IDD-focused care, and 20% administration, supported by a multidisciplinary team including a BCBA, social work, nurse navigator and psychiatry.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with Board Certification/Eligibility in Family Medicine
• Passion for caring for individuals with IDD
• Fellowship in IDD preferred but not required
• Open to new graduates/residents with strong interest in IDD

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care for patients ages 16+ with IDD
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate complex care
• Help develop and grow the IDD care model and best practices
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in education and advocacy for IDD care across the system
• Contribute to program innovation and quality improvement

Education

MD or DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine

Job description

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Physician & Medical Director (Corewell Health)

Company : Corewell Health

Location : Grand Rapids, MI

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Physician & Medical Director Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Family Medicine Physician to join our innovative Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Integrated Practice.

This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a specialized, interdisciplinary care model designed to meet the complex needs of patients age 16 years and up with moderate to severe IDD. The primary care physician in this practice will play a key leadership role in advancing care delivery, improving outcomes, and ensuring a sustainable, patient-centered model.

Position Highlights

• Innovative care model that focuses on the IDD population providing whole-person care
• Balanced role with leadership responsibilities that will be approximately 40% traditional primary care, 40% primary care for the IDD population, and 20% administrative time
• Extended visit times for the IDD population with longer, more meaningful patient and family interactions
• Multidisciplinary clinic with a behavioral analyst (BCBA), social work, nurse navigator and psychiatry support
• Purpose-build clinic with provider, patient and family needs at the center

Select Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services for patients age 16+ with moderate to severe IDD
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate complex care needs
• Support development and growth of the practice model, including care pathways and best practices
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in education and advocacy efforts for IDD care across the system and community
• Contribute to program innovation and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• MD or DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Interest in, or passion for caring for individuals with IDD
• Fellowship training in IDD preferred, but not required
• Open to new graduates/residents with a strong interest in this population