Pediatric Rheumatology Physician

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Malpractice insurance provided

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Deferred compensation program

Relocation assistance

Dedicated support staff

Academic environment with teaching and research time

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Pediatric Rheumatologist to join the esteemed Children's Hospital of Michigan. This full-time position offers a blend of clinical and academic opportunities with a supportive team dedicated to pediatric care. You will have responsibilities spanning multiple clinics in the Detroit area, ensuring comprehensive coverage and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have fellowship training in Pediatric Rheumatology and board certification. The role includes unique perks such as competitive compensation, malpractice insurance, and professional growth within an enriching academic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for pediatric autoimmune diseases.
• Lead inpatient consults and outpatient services in multiple locations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics

Fellowship training in Pediatric Rheumatology

Eligibility to obtain Michigan medical licensure

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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