Physician - Pediatric Nephrologist, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI (0.5FTE)

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH), a nationally recognized tertiary pediatric center, is seeking an additional part-time Pediatric Nephrologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join our expanding and highly collaborative Division of Pediatric Nephrology. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice within a comprehensive, academically engaged program that prioritizes patient- and family-centered care while advancing innovation, education, and research. This is a full-time faculty position with a balanced mix of inpatient, outpatient, academic, and leadership opportunities. Candidates with interest and experience in leadership will have the opportunity to be considered for a Medical Director role in either Pediatric Dialysis or Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, depending on expertise and programmatic fit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Physician (MD) or (DO)
• Michigan Medical License
• BE/BC - Pediatric Nephrology Certification
• (BLS) - (ACLS) - (PALS)

Nice To Haves

• Interest and experience in leadership
• Expertise and programmatic fit for Medical Director role in Pediatric Dialysis or Pediatric Kidney Transplantation

Responsibilities

• Full-time clinical role with inpatient and consult coverage every fourth week
• When not on inpatient service, 5–6 half-day clinics per week, including opportunities for outreach clinics and telemedicine
• Practice within a well-supported multidisciplinary care model, including dedicated clinic and dialysis nurses, transplant coordinators, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, and research coordinators
• Access to a full spectrum of advanced nephrology therapies and procedures, including acute and chronic hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), plasmapheresis and lipid apheresis, kidney transplantation, and aquapheresis (coming soon)
• Academic appointment through Michigan State University
• Active participation in pediatric resident education and medical student teaching
• Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship launch anticipated in 2027, offering robust opportunities for faculty mentorship, curriculum development, and scholarly leadership
• Strong divisional commitment to quality improvement and research, with ongoing participation in CKiD, CureGN, CTOT-41, NINJA, NAPRTCS, IROC, and SCOPE
• Qualified candidates may be considered for a Medical Director role in Pediatric Dialysis or Pediatric Kidney Transplantation
• These roles offer protected administrative time, programmatic leadership, and the opportunity to shape regional and national impact within a growing children’s hospital transplant and dialysis enterprise.

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
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level