Physician - Pediatric Nephrologist, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI (0.5FTE)

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

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Job summary

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a part-time Pediatric Nephrologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join a collaborative division. The role blends inpatient duties with outpatient clinics and potential leadership paths in dialysis or kidney transplantation.

The appointment is academic through Michigan State University with strong research and teaching opportunities for residents and fellows.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree.
• MD or DO with Michigan Medical License.
• BE/BC in Pediatric Nephrology is required or where available.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.

Responsibilities

• Full-time clinical role with inpatient and consult coverage every fourth week.
• 5–6 half-day clinics per week when not on inpatient service.
• Opportunities for outreach clinics and telemedicine.
• Work within a multidisciplinary care model with nurses, coordinators, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, and researchers.
• Access to advanced nephrology therapies including dialysis, CRRT, plasmapheresis, and transplantation.

Skills

Pediatric Nephrology

Clinical expertise

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Michigan Medical License

BE/BC in Pediatric Nephrology

Tools

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Job description

• Outreach clinics
• Dietitians

• This is a part time, 0.5FTE position**

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH), a nationally recognized tertiary pediatric center, is seeking an additional part time Pediatric Nephrologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join our expanding and highly collaborative Division of Pediatric Nephrology. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice within a comprehensive, academically engaged program that prioritizes patient-and-family-centered care while advancing innovation, education, and research.

Position Overview

This is a full-time faculty position with a balanced mix of inpatient, outpatient, academic, and leadership opportunities. Candidates with interest and experience in leadership will have the opportunity to be considered for a Medical Director role in either Pediatric Dialysis or Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, depending on expertise and programmatic fit.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Full-time clinical role with inpatient and consult coverage every fourth week
• When not on inpatient service, 5–6 half-day clinics per week, including opportunities for:
  • Outreach clinics
  • Telemedicine
• Practice within a well-supported multidisciplinary care model, including:
  • Dedicated clinic and dialysis nurses
  • Transplant coordinators
  • Social workers
  • Dietitians
  • Pharmacists
  • Research coordinators
• Access to a full spectrum of advanced nephrology therapies and procedures, including:
  • Acute and chronic hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
  • Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
  • Plasmapheresis and lipid apheresis
  • Kidney transplantation
  • Aquapheresis (coming soon)

Academic and Educational Environment

• Academic appointment through Michigan State University
• Active participation in:
  • Pediatric resident education
  • Medical student teaching
• Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship launch anticipated in 2027, offering robust opportunities for faculty mentorship, curriculum development, and scholarly leadership
• Strong divisional commitment to quality improvement and research, with ongoing participation in:
  • CKiD
  • CureGN
  • CTOT-41
  • NINJA
  • NAPRTCS
  • IROC
  • SCOPE

Leadership Opportunities

Qualified candidates may be considered for a Medical Director role in:

• Pediatric Dialysis
• Pediatric Kidney Transplantation

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree
• Physician (MD) or (DO) - Michigan Medical License
• BE/BC - Pediatric Nephrology
• Certification: (BLS) - (ACLS) - (PALS)

About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is a 243-bed, freestanding tertiary care children’s hospital located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is the only licensed freestanding children’s hospital and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in West Michigan.

HDVCH provides comprehensive care to a diverse and medically complex population, including:

• Pediatric and cardiac ICU patients
• Kidney and bone marrow transplant recipients
• Neurosurgical and trauma patients
• Patients supported by an active cardiac and non-cardio ECMO program

Care is delivered through a robust resident-led model with strong subspecialty collaboration.

Living in Grand Rapids, Michigan

• A vibrant arts, cultural, culinary, and sports scene
• Strong local economy and deep philanthropic support
• Proximity to the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan
• Excellent schools and an outstanding environment to raise a family

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location: SITE - 35 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name: Peds Nephrology HDVCH - Medical Group West

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20

Hours of Work: Variable

Days Worked: Variable

Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.