Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic group of more than 25 Hospitalists at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH), a 241-bed tertiary care referral center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with approximately 11,000 pediatric admissions each year. The hospital is home to a large pediatrics residency program and seven pediatric fellowship programs, including a Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship. Faculty participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as quality improvement, administration, operations, and research. The position includes an academic appointment with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine; academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

The team provides 24/7 in-house coverage, primarily on academic teams run by residents and fellows. Duties may include leading resident teams on inpatient and well-newborn services; consulting and co-managing with surgical teams; providing Pediatric Hospital Medicine coverage in a community setting; and rounding at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Newborn nursery duties include circumcisions and may include delivery attendance, depending on location. The organization will support successful candidates in obtaining circumcision credentialing and maintaining PALS and NRP certifications. Scholarly output is expected.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO).
• Current Michigan M.D. or D.O. license.
• Current State of Michigan and Federal Narcotics Licenses.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics.
• Demonstrated excellent clinical skills, passion for medical education, and a collaborative approach to caring for complex patients.

Nice To Haves

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine; this is not required.
• Experience in quality improvement or clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coverage as part of a 24/7 in-house Hospitalist team.
• Lead academic resident teams on inpatient and well-newborn services.
• Provide consultation and co-management to surgical teams.
• Provide Pediatric Hospital Medicine coverage in a community setting.
• Round at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.
• Perform newborn nursery duties, including circumcisions; delivery attendance may be required depending on location.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows at the bedside and in the classroom.
• Participate in quality improvement, administration, operations, and research.
• Disseminate scholarly output.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory for restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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