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Job description
On-site
nRoyal Oak, MI
nPart time
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nAbout Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
nIn July 202 4 , we were recognized by U.S. News & World Report with an impressive performance. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital tied for the top spot in the state, ranks No. 10 nationally out of 257 hospitals in the OB/GYN category, ranked in the top 50 for nine specialties and had high performing ratings in 19 procedures and conditions. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.
nScope of Work
nThe Physician Lead, Length of Stay is responsible for advancing inpatient throughput, optimizing length of stay (LOS), and improving patient flow across the assigned hospital(s). This role serves as a real-time physician leader embedded with frontline teams, partnering closely with case management, Mission Control, nursing, and physician leaders to identify, escalate, and resolve barriers to efficient care progression. The Physician Lead works in partnership with LOS Administrative Leader. This position functions as a throughput-focused Physician Lead, partnering and collaborating closely with the Chief Medical Officer of regional hospitals. The role emphasizes proactive, daily engagement in care progression activities and rapid escalation of system barriers to improve patient outcomes, access, and operational performance.
nEssential Functions
nReal-Time Throughput Leadership
nnnServe as an embedded, on-the-ground clinical operations leader supporting inpatient teams in real time
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nnParticipate in and as needed, facilitate multidisciplinary/progression rounds to drive timely care progression
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nnProvide at-the-elbow support to physicians, APPs, and care teams to accelerate decision-making and reduce delays
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nnMaintain situational awareness of hospital capacity, patient flow, and operational bottlenecks
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n nBarrier Identification and Escalation (Core Accountability)
nnnProactively identify clinical, operational, and social barriers to discharge and care progression.
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nnAggregate and escalate high-impact barriers to system leadership (e.g., daily huddles, executive forums).
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nnPartner with operational and clinical leaders to rapidly remove barriers and deploy solutions.
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nnEstablish standard work for escalation pathways and promote appropriate utilization by frontline teams.
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nnActively participate in complex patient review processes to remove discharge barriers.
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n nCare Progression & Length of Stay Management
nnnLead efforts to reduce observed-to-expected (O/E) LOS and excess/opportunity days.
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nnSupport early and proactive discharge planning, including patient and family engagement.
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nnPromote parallel processing and timely completion of diagnostics, consults, and procedures.
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nnPartner with service lines/specialties, employed and independent physicians / APPs to address LOS outliers and complex cases.
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n nProgram Development and Continuous Improvement
nnnIdentify recurring barriers and lead or sponsor hospital or system-level improvement initiatives.
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nnContribute to development of standardized workflows, escalation pathways, and best practices.
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nnSupport data-driven prioritization of throughput initiatives.
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n nSuccess in this role will be measured by improvement in key operational and clinical metrics, including:
nnnLength of stay (LOS), including observed-to-expected (O/E) LOS.
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nnExcess days / avoidable days/ opportunity days.
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nnDischarge time (or equivalent throughput metrics).
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nnThroughput-related delays (e.g., time to consult, procedure, discharge readiness).
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nnReadmission rates (in coordination with care teams).
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nnPhysician engagement in care progression processes.
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nnEscalation effectiveness and resolution of barriers.
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n nQualifications
nnnMedical Doctor Degree (M.D.) Graduate of approved Medical College. Required
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nnLicensure and board certification, as required by the hospital’s medical staff bylaws.
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nnPhysician Leadership - Must have led physician initiatives that required oversight & influence on physician behavior. Required
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nnCare Progression & Utilization Management-Demonstrated experience in hospital operations, care progression, or utilization management. Required
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nnLOS Management - Familiarity with throughput metrics, LOS management, and operational improvement. Required
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nnPhysician Advisor, Medical Director-Experience as a Physician Advisor, Medical Director, or similar leadership role. Preferred
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nnWorking in Complex Health Systems-Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in complex health systems. Preferred
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nnPhysician (MD) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
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nnOsteopathic Physician (DO) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required
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n nHow Corewell Health cares for you
nnnComprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here ( .
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nnOn-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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nnDiscounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
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nnOptional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
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nnTraditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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nnEligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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n nPrimary Location
nSITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak
nDepartment Name
nSite Admin - Royal Oak Hosp
nEmployment Type
nPart time
nShift
nVariable (United States of America)
nWeekly Scheduled Hours
n20
nHours of Work
n8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Variable)
nDays Worked
nMonday to Friday (Variable)
nWeekend Frequency
nVariable weekends
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nCorewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
nCorewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
nAn interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
nYou may request assistance in completing the application process by calling .
nPeople are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.
Worksite address
royal oak, MI, 48073, US
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