Physician - Pediatric Neurodevelopmental - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician to enhance a vital clinical program. This role involves providing exceptional clinical care to complex pediatric patients and fostering a positive learning environment for medical students and residents. The position offers opportunities for research collaboration with renowned experts and emphasizes quality patient care and safety. Join a team committed to making a difference in children's lives, and be part of a community that values innovation and excellence in pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to developmental pediatrics patients.
• Support educational excellence for residents and medical students.
• Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical Care

Education and Academic Responsibilities

Research

Quality & Patient Safety

Education

BC/BE in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

BC/BE in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Job description

The Division of Pediatric Comprehensive Care at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital seeks a Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician in order to enhance and grow a critical clinical program. Michigan State University will honor the appointment of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital physicians through their application process. Academic appointments will be commensurate to your current rank. The new physician will join 2 Developmental Behavioral physicians and 4 APPs as well as support staff.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to Dr. Meghan Behrmann, Section Chief of the Neurodevelopmental Program and Gerber Endowed Chair in Infant Nutrition and Development, the physician will be expected to foster an atmosphere conducive to excellence in clinical care, quality and patient safety, program development, education, and faculty development. The new physician will support the continued development of the following comprehensive service lines: developmental care of medically complex and developmentally high risk children, NICU follow-up, cardiac neurodevelopmental follow-up, intensive feeding program, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, in-patient NICU and other consult service, general developmental pediatrics, and autism.

Clinical Care:

The physician will provide outstanding, evidence and value-based care to developmental pediatrics patients. They will enhance clinical programs already in place and help to envision and expand the Section to meet the needs of the community patient population.

Education and Academic Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will foster a positive learning environment for residents, medical students, and other learners, promoting excellence in education within and beyond the Section.

Research:
Through the partnership with Michigan State University, there is an opportunity to work in research together with four nationally renowned genomics and autism researchers in Grand Rapids. Support for clinical research also exists.

Quality & Patient Safety:

The successful candidate will support a psychologically safe culture of continuous quality and process improvement.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BC/BE in Developmental Behavioral pediatrics
• BC/BE in Neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Candidates must be eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan.

About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

We fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it's only impossible until it isn't. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.

Primary Location: SITE - 35 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name: Neurodevelopment - HDVCH

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: 40

Days Worked: 5

Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend