Pediatric Rheumatology Physician

Children's Hospital of Michigan, a nationally ranked institution and the largest children's hospital in Michigan, is seeking a Pediatric Rheumatologist to join its growing Division of Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology. This full-time, employed position offers an 80/20 clinical-to-academic split, with opportunities for research and teaching. The role involves working with a collaborative team and utilizing an on-site infusion center and dedicated research support.

Practice Info

• Join a team of two full-time Pediatric Rheumatologists, a full-time Peds Rheum NP, and a half-time Immunologist
• Four clinics per week (4-hour blocks); outpatient services span CHM's Pediatric Specialty Center and three satellite locations across the Detroit metro area
• Full panel of autoimmune conditions including JIA, lupus, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, scleroderma, periodic fever syndromes, and Behçet's disease
• On-site infusion center for IVIG and monoclonal antibody therapy
• Multidisciplinary vasculitis clinic in collaboration with Pediatric Nephrology
• Cross-institutional collaboration with adult rheumatology at DMC Harper University Hospital

Responsibilities

• Provide 10 days per month of Pediatric Rheumatology inpatient consult coverage
• Participate in beeper-based call, limited to Pediatric Rheumatology only - 10 days per month
• Engage in teaching, research, and administrative activities with protected time
• Actively participate in multicenter research

Compensation

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Dedicated support staff including on-site social workers, Rheumatology-specialized RNs, medical office assistants, and a Peds Rheum NP
• Robust academic environment with teaching, research, and administrative protected time

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time, employed position with an 80/20 clinical-to-academic split; schedule can be tailored to your research and teaching interests
• Four clinics per week (4-hour blocks)
• 10 days per month of Pediatric Rheumatology inpatient consult coverage
• Call is beeper-based, limited to Pediatric Rheumatology only - 10 days per month

Requirements

• Board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Rheumatology with board eligibility or board certification in the subspecialty
• Eligibility to obtain Michigan medical licensure