The Henry Ford Health System’s Lifestyle, Integrative, Functional Medicine Department is seeking a board-certified Functional Medicine Physician with board certification in Family or Internal Medicine.We are seeking a responsible, caring, innovative and motivated Physician (DO/MD) who is passionate about learning and committed to advancing our clinical practice. This role requires Functional Medicine work experience, minimum of 3 years, and skills and knowledge in developing a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing the underlying causes of patient health concerns and disease prevention. Although not required upon application, completing the Lifestyle Medicine Certification through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, is an expectation within 2 years of hire. This role requires mentoring and supporting residents and medical students that rotate through our department.Department Overview:Henry Ford Health Functional Medicine is at the forefront of redefining healthcare through innovative evidence-based medical care that focuses on wellness, disease prevention, and reduction of systemic inflammation driving chronic disease or cancer. Our care is widely accessible to all ages and demographics as we are an insurance-based practice. Our Functional Medicine team of physicians, advanced practice providers, registered dietitian, and support staff are dedicated to a patient-centered approach, guiding our patients towards vitality and optimal healthspan. Our team members also have additional certification in Lifestyle Medicine which is deeply embedded in comprehensive care plans, and we coach patients that food is medicine with emphasis on eating a plant predominate diet.Our department is unique, as we provide to our patients a full gamut of services including acupuncture with general and specialty areas in sports medicine and oncology. We also provide massage and Chiropractic services with general, and specialty focus on sports medicine, women’s health, pain management, and mental health.Qualifications:

Board Certified (MD/DO) In family or internal medicine, with 3+ years of clinical experience
Board Certification in Functional Medicine (IFM, A4M, MMI)
Functional Medicine work experience preferred minimum of 3 years
Lifestyle Medicine Board Certification Strongly preferred (American College of Lifestyle Medicine, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine)
Strong understanding of health benefits of whole food plant-based nutrition

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Commitment to participation in appropriate professional leadership/management education
Building a patient-focused Functional Medicine Practice
Building an internal and external referral network
Working closely with the Medical Director and Group Practice Director in clinical program strategic development, operations, and implementation
Working closely with team members to optimize the patient care experience, documentation, diagnostic testing options, and nutraceutical therapeutics
Providing clinical support for shared medical visits
Providing patient education grounded in evidence-based Lifestyle and Functional Medicine practices to support patient healthy behaviors and lifestyle changes
Skills in taking extensive patient histories and creating comprehensive integrated treatment plans, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, interpreting patient data, providing significant patient education and health coaching, and knowledge of plant-based nutrition
Providing Lifestyle and Functional Medicine education to medical staff, residents, and students
Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills needed for interacting with physicians and non-physician staff
Experienced speaker who is passionate about their work
Positive customer relations skills
Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to accept disagreement/disapproval; outstanding diplomacy/collaboration skills
Strong conflict resolution skills
Strong clinical skills as demonstrated by respective peers
Demonstrated experience with service excellence towards physicians, support staff, and patients
Proven personnel interaction skills and ability to serve as a respected, professional role model
Demonstrated ability to work within an integrated health care delivery system
Work closely with the Medical Director in clinical program development and implementation
Work closely with team members to optimize the patient care experience
Oversee mid-level medical staff as assigned, as well as nursing and MA clinical staff; assign appropriate aspects of care to non-physician staff
Documentation, diagnostic testing options, and nutraceutical therapeutics
Educate patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families
Providing education to support patient groups aimed at supporting health behaviors and lifestyle changes

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