Physician Advisor (IPAS)

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.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

As a Physician Advisor for our Internal Physician Advisor Service (IPAS), you will play a vital role in optimizing hospital operations while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. Working collaboratively with medical staff leadership, resident physicians, case management, social services, and utilization management teams, you will develop and implement strategies that enhance resource efficiency across our health system.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with medical staff leadership and physicians to optimize the use of hospital services and ensure appropriate levels of care for all patients

Support the Revenue Cycle by serving as a liaison between Revenue Cycle operations and medical staff members, facilitating clear communication and collaboration across the system

Review clinical documentation and support coding improvements to enhance compliance and accuracy

Monitor the appropriate use of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to ensure quality care and resource stewardship

Collaborate with case management and social services to ensure patients receive care at the most appropriate level of care setting

Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across the organization

Build strong relationships with medical staff and hospital leadership to foster buy-in and collaboration on key initiatives

Demonstrate proficiency with electronic medical records systems (EPIC preferred) and utilization management tools (MCG/InterQual preferred)

Report directly to the Medical Director of the Internal Physician Advisor Service (IPAS)

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (M.D. or D.O.)
• Minimum five (5) years of clinical practice experience
• Unrestricted medical license in the State of Michigan
• Board Certification
• Membership eligibility with the Henry Ford Medical Staff
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with electronic medical records systems
• Knowledge of utilization management, quality improvement, and patient safety principles
• Working knowledge of case management operations and administrative standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Board Certification by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) or the American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA-C)

• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system
• Familiarity with MCG/InterQual placement status criteria