Functional Medicine Physician
Apply NowCompany: Henry Ford Health System
Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Description:
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:
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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.
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