Internal Medicine Faculty Physician

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking an Internal Medicine Teaching Faculty member to supervise residents in inpatient and outpatient settings, provide bedside teaching, and contribute to curriculum development within the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

The role emphasizes mentorship, professional development, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, involvement in hospital committees, accreditation activities, and efforts to foster a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state.
• Excellent clinical and teaching communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of Internal Medicine residents in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Deliver bedside teaching, case discussions, and didactic lectures.
• Mentor residents on career development and educational goals.
• Participate in curriculum development, conferences, and resident assessments.
• Contribute to program administration and accreditation activities.
• Collaborate with hospital committees and interdisciplinary teams to improve care.

Skills

Board certification/eligibility

Licensure in state

Clinical teaching communication

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

The Internal Medicine Teaching Faculty member is responsible for providing clinical supervision, medical education, and mentorship to Internal Medicine residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The faculty member will foster clinical excellence, professional growth, and lifelong learning while contributing to the academic, administrative, and quality improvement activities of the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision and Patient Care

Provide direct supervision and guidance to Internal Medicine residents in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.

• Ensure high-quality, safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
• Support residents in clinical decision-making, diagnostic reasoning, and the development of independent clinical practice.

Teaching and Medical Education

• Provide bedside teaching, clinical case discussions, and formal didactic lectures.
• Facilitate evidence-based learning, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning.
• Participate in curriculum development, educational conferences, and resident assessment and feedback.

Resident Mentorship and Professional Development

• Mentor and advise residents on career planning, professional development, and academic growth.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and support residents in achieving their educational goals.
• Promote professionalism, effective communication, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.

Residency Program Administration

• Participate in the administrative and educational activities of the Internal Medicine Residency Program.
• Contribute to curriculum review, resident evaluations, program improvement initiatives, and accreditation-related activities as appropriate.
• Collaborate with program leadership and fellow faculty to support program goals and resident success.

Hospital and Institutional Engagement

• Participate in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and institutional stakeholders to improve clinical care and educational outcomes.

Learning Environment and Faculty Collaboration

• Foster a positive, supportive, respectful, and intellectually inquisitive learning environment.
• Encourage scholarly inquiry, evidence-based practice, open discussion, and lifelong learning.
• Promote resident well-being, inclusivity, collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, as applicable to institutional requirements.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of employment.
• Strong commitment to graduate medical education and resident development.
• Excellent clinical, teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary academic and clinical environment.

Position Expectations

The Internal Medicine Teaching Faculty member is expected to demonstrate excellence in clinical care, medical education, mentorship, and professionalism while actively contributing to the ongoing development and success of the Internal Medicine Residency Program.