Pediatric Rheumatology Physician

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance provided

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Deferred compensation program

Relocation assistance

Dedicated support staff

Academic environment with protected教学/

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, part of the Tenet Physician Resources network, seeks a Pediatric Rheumatologist for a blend of clinical and academic duties. The team includes two full-time pediatric rheumatologists, a full-time rheum NP, and a half-time immunologist, with multiple satellite clinics and inpatient consult coverage.

Join a collaborative, academically engaged division with access to an infusion center, research support, and multicenter trials, aligned with Detroit

Qualifications

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

Education

Board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics

Fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology with board eligibility or board certification

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

Tenet Physician Resources (TPR) provides the ability for physicians to focus on what matters most - compassionate care to the communities we serve - while we manage the day-to-day operations. TPR offers a wide range of opportunities for professionals to meet career expectations at every stage of life. Practices employ physicians, medical assistants and administrative staff to work in environments with advanced medical equipment, robust data and technology.

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