Ethicist

Under direction of the Chief Medical Officer of Henry Ford Hospital, the Ethicist is responsible for leading and maintaining an effective hospital ethics program, working with the Ethics Committee, and managing the Ethics Consultation Service. Serves as a role model for interdisciplinary, collaborative care improvement and delivery.

Advanced knowledge and extensive experience in:

·       Clinical ethics consultation (preferably over a period of at least 5 years).

·       Working with hospital Ethics Committees.

·       Providing clinical ethics education to clinicians and others, in both formal and informal settings. Demonstration of scholarly activity in clinical ethics.

·       Knowledge of health care ethics standards, health care law, applicable regulations, accreditation requirements and clinical standards of practice.

·       Understanding of and experience with: ethics needs assessment, models of ethics process, and ethics resource management required.

·       The ability to collaborate with clinicians and organizational leadership to facilitate implementation and integration of ethics service within the institution.

·       Ability to plan, set and accomplish multiple objectives.

·       Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, directing and managing multiple and complex projects.

·       Attention to detail, exhibit self-direction, high degree of independence, good judgment and discretion, teaching ability, effective oral and written communication skills, demonstrate ability to work effectively with others as a team member, and the leadership skills to implement and execute a region-wide ethics program.

·        Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information.

·       Ability to plan, lead, organize, control, and establish an effective team and build team morale.

·       Analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with diverse groups including executive leaders, patients, family members, physicians, colleagues, nursing, managers, medical staff and be able to teach and develop others.

·       Ability to prioritize, make decisions, and set clear expectations for others. Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Savvy consensus-skills with proven experience building relationships.

·       Understanding of mission driven, patient-centered care. Leadership sophistication with ability to manage by influence.