Contingent Neonatologist- Henry Ford Health

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plan options

Dental and eye care

Tuition assistance

Business discounts

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System is seeking a Contingent Neonatologist to provide neonatal care within Level III and Level II NICUs across multiple facilities in Detroit. This role involves collaboration in pediatric care and educational engagement with medical learners.

The ideal candidate must be Board Certified in Neonatology and have completed an ACGME/AOA approved fellowship program. The position entails night and weekend calls, alongside clinical follow-up duties.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or be completing an ACGME/AOA approved Neonatology fellowship program.
• Board Certification in Neonatology required.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal care in Level III NICUs and Level II Special Care Nurseries.
• Coverage at Level III units in Henry Ford hospitals.
• Night and weekend calls from home as needed.
• Engage in medical student and resident education.
• Support clinical follow-up and discharge in NICU transition clinics.

Skills

Neonatology expertise

ACGME/AOA approved Neonatology fellowship

Board Certification in Neonatology

Education

Completion of Neonatology fellowship

Job description

Contingent Neonatologist – Henry Ford Health

Henry Ford Health, one of the nation's largest integrated health systems, is seeking a contingent BE/BC Neonatologist.

Responsibilities include providing neonatal care in Level III NICUs and Level II Special Care Nurseries across multiple Henry Ford acute care hospitals. Duties comprise:

• Coverage at Level III units in Henry Ford Detroit and Henry Ford Children’s Hospital, including pediatric surgery, iNO therapy, and body cooling.
• Night and weekend calls from home for designated hospitals.
• Participation in transport team delivering critically ill newborns between units.
• Academic engagement through faculty appointments, medical student and resident education, and neonatal nursing program oversight.
• Clinical follow‑up and discharge support in weekly NICU transition clinics.

Qualifications: Must have completed or be completing an ACGME/AOA approved Neonatology fellowship program. Board Certification in Neonatology required.

Additional Information:

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
• Location: Henry Ford Hospital – Detroit Main Campus
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. However, for comparison, the Henry Ford Health System offers comprehensive health plan options, dental, eye care, tuition assistance, family forming benefits, and business discounts to its full‑time staff.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affrightive Action Employer statement: Henry Ford Health is committed to hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Incumbents may be asked to perform other job‑related duties as necessary.