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

Pediatric Nephrologist Position at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

This is a part time, 0.5FTE 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.

Position Overview

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.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Full-time clinical role with inpatient and consult coverage every fourth week
• When not on inpatient service, 56 half-day clinics per week, including opportunities for:
• Outreach clinics
• Telemedicine
• Practice within a well-supported multidisciplinary care model, including:
• Dedicated clinic and dialysis nurses
• Transplant coordinators
• Social workers
• Dietitians
• Pharmacists
• 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
• Aquapheresis (coming soon)

Academic and Educational Environment

• Academic appointment through Michigan State University
• Active participation in:
• Pediatric resident education
• 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
• SCOPE

Leadership Opportunities

• Qualified candidates may be considered for a Medical Director role in:
• Pediatric Dialysis
• 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.

Qualifications

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

About Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is a 243-bed, freestanding tertiary care children's hospital located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is the only licensed freestanding children's hospital and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in West Michigan.

HDVCH provides comprehensive care to a diverse and medically complex population, including:

• Pediatric and cardiac ICU patients
• Kidney and bone marrow transplant recipients
• Neurosurgical and trauma patients
• Patients supported by an active cardiac and non-cardiac ECMO program

Care is delivered through a robust resident-led model with strong subspecialty collaboration.

Living in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and Midwestern livability, including:

• A vibrant arts, cultural, culinary, and sports scene
• Strong local economy and deep philanthropic support
• Proximity to the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan
• Excellent schools and an outstanding environment to raise a family