Pediatric Rheumatology Physician

Sinai-Grace Hospital; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Relocation assistance

Dedicated support staff

Academic time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Michigan, a CHM division of the Detroit Medical Center, seeks a pediatric rheumatologist to join a collaborative, academically engaged team. The role combines outpatient clinics with inpatient consults and active research participation in a settings that includes infusion services and cross-institution collaboration.

The position offers a mix of 80% clinical and 20% academic time, with ties to several universities.

Qualifications

• Board-certified pediatric rheumatology training or eligible for certification.
• Completion of a pediatric rheumatology fellowship.
• Eligibility for Michigan medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric rheumatology care across CHM's Pediatric Specialty Center and satellite sites.
• Coordinate inpatient pediatric rheumatology consults with a 10‑day per month coverage plan.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nephrology on vasculitis and related diseases.
• Engage in academic activities with affiliated medical schools and participate in multicenter trials.

Education

Board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics

Fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology

Eligibility to obtain Michigan medical licensure

Job description

Job Summary

Why Join Us

Children's Hospital of Michigan has been a cornerstone of pediatric care since 1886 — the first and largest children's hospital in the state and a nationally ranked institution recognized by U.S. News & World Report. As a proud member of the Detroit Medical Center, CHM carries an international reputation in pediatric medicine, surgery, and research, training more pediatricians than any other facility in Michigan. The Division of Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology is growing, and this is your opportunity to join a collaborative, academically engaged team with real infrastructure behind it — including an infusion center, dedicated research support, and active multicenter clinical trials.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, employed position with an 80/20 clinical-to-academic split; schedule can be tailored to your research and teaching interests
• 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
• 10 days per month of Pediatric Rheumatology inpatient consult coverage
• Call is beeper-based, limited to Pediatric Rheumatology only — 10 days per month
• 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
• Academic affiliations with Wayne State University School of Medicine, Michigan State University, and Central Michigan University
• Division research center located on-site at the main hospital; multicenter research participation is actively encouraged

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance
• 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

Candidate 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

Why Detroit

Detroit is a city in full stride — a revitalized urban core with world‑class dining, a thriving arts and music scene, and major sports anchoring community pride year‑round. Neighborhoods like Midtown, Corktown, and Royal Oak offer distinct personalities and genuinely affordable housing compared to most major metro markets, making it an easy place to put down roots. The broader metro area provides strong public and private school options, and proximity to the Great Lakes means outdoor recreation is never far away. For physicians who want the energy of a major city without the cost of living to match, Detroit consistently delivers.

Organization Description

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