Pediatric Hospitalist

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist to join the Henry Ford Hospital – Jackson team in Jackson, Michigan. This inpatient-only opportunity sits in a community hospital setting supported by a leading academic health system.

Clinical responsibilities include deliveries with neonatal resuscitation, care for newborns and children up to 18, pediatric ED consultations, and Level II Special Care Nursery management.

Qualifications

• U.S. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Attend deliveries with neonatal resuscitation.
• Care for healthy newborns and hospitalized children up to age 18.
• Provide pediatric consultations in the Emergency Department.
• Manage infants in Level II Special Care Nursery (≥32 weeks gestation; birth weight >1500 g).

Education

Board Certification in Pediatrics

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 Medical Group is seeking aBoard Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Hospitalistto join our collaborative, physician-led team atHenry Ford Hospital - Jackson, part of the Henry Ford Health System.

About the Position

Thisinpatient-onlyopportunity offers a rewarding role within a community hospital setting supported by one of Michigan’s most respected healthcare systems. Clinical responsibilities include:

• Attending deliveries with neonatal resuscitation
• Caring for healthy newborns and hospitalized children up to age 18
• Providing pediatric consultations in the Emergency Department
• Managing infants in ourLevel II Special Care Nursery, including:
  • Prematurity (≥32 weeks)
  • Low birth weight (>1500 g)
  • Respiratory distress, infections, feeding issues, congenital anomalies

Procedures Performed:

• Circumcisions
• Umbilical central lines
• Lumbar punctures
• Intubations

Schedule & Teaching

• 12-hour in-house shifts on a rotating schedule
• Opportunities for teaching medical students, transitional year interns, and Family Medicine residents

About Henry Ford Hospital - Jackson

Located inJackson, Michigan, our hospital is:

• ~55 minutes from Detroit Metro Airport
• ~40 minutes from Ann Arbor (home of the University of Michigan)
• ~77 minutes from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit

Since joiningHenry Ford Health Systemin 2016, our campus has experienced tremendous growth and innovation, including:

• A newSurgical Patient Towerwith 66 private rooms (Fall 2018)
• A cutting-edgeInnovation Centerwith simulation and research labs
• FullEpic EMR implementation (inpatient and outpatient)

Join a Legacy of Care and Innovation

Henry Ford Medical Group is one of the nation’s largest group practices, with 2,000+ providers. As part of HFMG, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive, physician-led organization
• Access to academic and teaching opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A well-integrated health system focused on innovation and excellence

Qualifications

U.S. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics