Addiction Medicine Physician
About The Position
Henry Ford Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician to provide medical services to patients in an assigned area. The physician delivers evaluations, treatment, and care coordination to support patients, families, and healthcare professionals, with a focus on high-quality, compassionate care. The role includes inpatient and outpatient consultations, including participation in on-call schedules, and may involve acting as an admitting, attending, or consulting physician for hospitalized patients. The physician also coordinates discharge planning with case management, contributes to efforts to improve care quality and cost-effectiveness, and provides documentation that meets insurance requirements while appealing denials in a timely manner. Participation in academic programs, including medical education and research, may be requested. The position is part of Henry Ford Health’s behavioral health services, which emphasize compassionate, recovery-focused treatment and collaborative care.
Requirements
- Medical degree from an accredited institution.
- Valid medical license to practice in the state of employment.
- Board certification or eligibility in Addiction Medicine.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health or a related field.
- Participation in academic or research programs.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
- Recommend and participate in efforts to improve cost-effectiveness and quality of care.
- Accept patient referrals from other physicians and act as an admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for hospitalized patients.
- Participate in academic programs, including medical education and research, as requested.
- Provide documentation that meets insurance company requirements and appeal denials in a timely manner.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultations, including on-call schedules.
Benefits
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
- Supportive and innovative environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
