Medical Director of Internal Physician Advisor Services (IPAS)

Department: Physician Advisor Services / Utilization Management

Reports to: Chief Utilization Officer (CUO)

Direct Reports: Henry Ford Health Physician Advisors (system-wide)

FLSA Status: Exempt | Employment Type: Part-Time
General Summary
The Medical Director of Internal Physician Advisor Services (IPAS) leads a centralized, system-wide physician advisor service that ensures accurate patient status determinations, timely peer-to-peer (P2P) reviews, effective secondary clinical reviews, and proactive denial prevention. This position collaborates closely with operational and revenue cycle leadership tooptimize utilization, reduce avoidable days, and support documentation that reflects true acuity—improving both patient outcomes and financial performance across Henry Ford Health.
Essential Functions / Key ResponsibilitiesService Leadership & Operations
· Build, scale, and standardize a centralized IPAS model covering secondary admission re...