Neonatologist

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a contingent BE/BC Neonatologist to support multidisciplinary pediatric services across several Michigan campuses. The role will cover Level III NICUs and Level II nurseries with day and night shifts, including weekend and moonlighting from home as needed.

The neonatology team works closely with NNPs, hospitalists, and surgeons and provides opportunities for academic appointments with Michigan State University and Wayne State University.

Qualifications

• ACGME/AOA approved Pediatric residency program.
• Must have completed or currently completing an ACGME/AOA approved Neonatology fellowship program.
• Board Certification will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for Level III NICUs and Level II nurseries.
• Neonatologists take Night and Weekend calls and may moonlight from home.
• Collaborate with NNPs, hospitalists, and support staff; participate in transport for the Level III unit.

Education

ACGME/AOA Pediatric residency

ACGME/AOA Neonatology fellowship

Board Certification

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

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

As part of exciting development, Henry Ford Health has earmarked the growth of its Pediatric services. The vision includes expansion of the inpatient footprint and development of all specialties. Henry Ford Pediatrics as a service line spans care across West Bloomfield Hospital, Macomb Hospital, Wyandotte, Jackson and Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford St John’s Children’s Hospital, Rochester, Providence, Southfield and Novi as state-of-the‑art Pediatric comprehensive care facilities. The flagship campus, downtown is the location of major investment for the system with its ‘Destination Grand’. With an expansive primary care network for Pediatrics, the addition of new as well as growth of existing comprehensive specialty care is in progress.

With a group of 275+ physicians/providers, comprising primary care, specialties, APP and more than 300 support staff, clinical care is provided at 50+ sites, including the 9 Henry Ford acute care hospitals and several state‑of‑the‑art ambulatory centers. There are several Level 3 NICUs and Level 2 Special care nurseries with care provided by a strong team of neonatologists. The inpatient services are supported by a robust hospitalist group.

Neonatologists and NNPs provide coverage at the Level III’s as well as the newborn service and coverage at the Level II units (Henry Ford West Bloomfield, Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals, Henry Ford Rochester and Henry Ford Novi ) is with Neonatologists (days) and NNPs (nights and weekends) providing 24 hour service. Neonatologists, take Night and Weekend calls for both these hospitals from home. Calls from home for these hospitals are considered moonlighting.

An active transport team (NNP, RT and Nurse) provides transport for the Level III Unit’s at both Henry Ford Detroit and Henry Ford Children’s Hospital, where the full range of neonatal intensive care including Pediatric surgery, iNO therapy and Body Cooling are offered.

Faculty have opportunity for academic appointments at Michigan State University and Wayne State University. There is a robust UGME program with medical students from Michigan State and Wayne State University. Medical student, Family Practice resident and NNP education is exciting component of the role. Developmental follow up assessment is provided in the weekly Clinics at both Henry Ford Detroit and Henry Ford Children's Hospital attended by the neonatologist, a NNP as well as an occupational therapist. The clinics support all HFHS high risk discharges from the NICU or Special care nurseries or from the pediatricians’ offices. These clinics are being expanded in its function as a NICU discharge clinic to help with multi‑disciplinary specialty clinical care as well.

Qualifications

ACGME/AOA approved Pediatric residency program.

Must have completed or currently completing an ACGME/AOA approved Neonatology fellowship program.

Board Certification will be required.