Physician – Adult Congenital Heart – Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
About The Position
The Karl and Patricia Betz Congenital Heart Center (CHC) at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH) seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) physician to join its experienced staff. The ACHD program is fully accredited and has an extensive multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive subspecialty cardiac and psychosocial services to a large and growing population of patients throughout Michigan. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH) is a nationally ranked, 234 bed state-of-the-art dedicated children’s hospital, and is part of the Corewell Health system. It is physically attached to the adult medical services at Corewell Health - West Michigan, including Butterworth Hospital and the Meijer Heart center. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a collaborative spirit and track record of working successfully across multiple fields of practice. Position Highlights: Care for ACHD patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including consultative support for post-operative care of these patients Work with CHC leadership on expansion of services for improved access for ACHD patients Participate in the interpretation of advanced cardiac imaging (CMR) Involvement in QI/ performance improvement and research Training and expertise in advanced cardiac imaging including CMR with expectation to supervise and report CMR studies would be preferred Program Highlights: The ACHD program is fully accredited and credentialed, and aligns with cu The ACHD program is part of the Betz CHC, with outpatient services co-located but separate from the pediatric services. ACHD seamlessly integrates with the pediatric CHC program via an exceptional transition program. Although administratively based in the Children’s Hospital, inpatient ACHD patient care is located throughout Spectrum health, including the adjoining Frederick Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute (FMHVI). The ACHD team is partnered with adult cardiology services at adjoining Meijer heart for VAD support and heart and lung transplantation The ACHD team includes 2 full time ACHD physicians and a cardiothoracic surgeon with over 30 years’ experience in ACHD care. An additional 5 ACHD board certified pediatric cardiologists provide subspecialty expertise in advanced imaging, electrophysiology, transcatheter therapies and exercise physiology. All ACHD physicians share in the ACHD call and inpatient coverage.
Requirements
- Education - MD/DO, Pediatric Cardiologist with training in Adult Congenital Cardiology
- BC/BE candidates in ACHD
- Licenses - Medical License in State of MI
- Federal Narcotics License from the State of Michigan
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Specific to SHMG 90 Days
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Specific to SHMG: ACLS required if stress tests performed or as required by specialty. 120 Days
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Specific to SHMG: (PALS is required by if specialty or stress test performed 120
Nice To Haves
- Training and expertise in advanced cardiac imaging including CMR with expectation to supervise and report CMR studies would be preferred
Responsibilities
- Care for ACHD patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including consultative support for post-operative care of these patients
- Work with CHC leadership on expansion of services for improved access for ACHD patients
- Participate in the interpretation of advanced cardiac imaging (CMR)
- Involvement in QI/ performance improvement and research
- Training and expertise in advanced cardiac imaging including CMR with expectation to supervise and report CMR studies would be preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
