PICU- Physician- Henry Ford St. John Hospital

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Pediatric Critical Care physician to join our academic, patient‑centered team. You will care for critically ill children in the ICU, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to teaching and research while delivering compassionate, evidence‑based care.

US board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics plus a Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship are required.

Qualifications

• US board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics.
• Completed Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical services to pediatric patients in an assigned area.
• Manages pediatric ICU patients and coordinates discharge planning.
• Participates in cost‑effectiveness and quality improvement efforts.
• Accepts referrals and serves as admitting/attending physician as needed.
• Engages in inpatient/outpatient academic activities and research.

Skills

Pediatric critical care

Clinical decision making

Team leadership

Education

US Board Certification in Pediatrics

Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful distinction every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Provides medical services to patients in an assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Qualifications

US BC / BE and must have completed a Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship