Neonatologist Physician

Conifer Health Solutions • Detroit, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Children's Hospital of Michigan has been a cornerstone of pediatric medicine since 1886 — Michigan's first and largest children's hospital, nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report, and home to one of the most advanced NICUs in the region. You'll join a well-established division of 11 faculty and 9 fellows operating across two premier sites: a Level IV regional NICU at CHM and a Level III NICU at Hutzel Women's Hospital. This academic position offers genuine protected research time, robust intramural funding during your first five years, and a mentorship culture designed to help junior faculty thrive. If you're looking for a place to build a meaningful clinical and academic career, this is it.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD required
• Board certified or board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Strong interest in education and research

Responsibilities

• Neonatology faculty position within the Detroit Medical Center system (CHM + HWH)
• CHM Level IV regional perinatal center: 45-bed private-room NICU, average daily census of 37
• Advanced capabilities including neonatal ECMO, congenital heart surgery, 6-bed NeuroNICU, HFOV, jet ventilators, and active cooling transport
• HWH Level III: 45-bed NICU with high-risk MFM program and Special Care Nursery
• Fetal Assessment Clinic and Fetal Care Center providing multidisciplinary prenatal counseling
• Multidisciplinary developmental follow-up program (neuropsychologist, dietitian, PM&R)
• Dedicated pediatric-neonatal transport with nitric oxide and HFV capability
• Teaching and mentoring responsibilities with 25+ pediatric residents annually, plus fellows and medical students
• Active participation in QI initiatives and basic science, clinical translational, or clinical research
• Alternative nocturnist track available (~10 night calls/month, 15 hours each)
• Night and weekend call expected

Benefits

• Compensation and academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Protected research/administrative time commensurate with funding
• Intramural research funding available during first 5 years of appointment
• Clinical Research Institute support: infrastructure and dedicated personnel
• Strong junior faculty mentorship program
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree