Children's Hospital of Michigan, a nationally ranked and historic pediatric institution, is seeking a Neonatology faculty member to join its well-established division. This academic position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a Level IV regional NICU and a Level III NICU within the Detroit Medical Center system. The role provides protected research time, intramural funding for junior faculty, and a strong mentorship program, ideal for building a meaningful clinical and academic career.
Practice Info
- Neonatology faculty position within the Detroit Medical Center system (CHM + HWH)
- CHM Level IV regional perinatal center: 45-bed private-room NICU, average daily census of 37
- Advanced capabilities including neonatal ECMO, congenital heart surgery, 6-bed NeuroNICU, HFOV, jet ventilators, and active cooling transport
- HWH Level III: 45-bed NICU with high-risk MFM program and Special Care Nursery
- Fetal Assessment Clinic and Fetal Care Center providing multidisciplinary prenatal counseling
- Multidisciplinary developmental follow-up program (neuropsychologist, dietitian, PM&R)
Responsibilities
- Teaching and mentoring responsibilities with 25+ pediatric residents annually, plus fellows and medical students
- Active participation in QI initiatives and basic science, clinical translational, or clinical research
Compensation
- Compensation and academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Protected research/administrative time commensurate with funding
- Intramural research funding available during first 5 years of appointment
- Clinical Research Institute support: infrastructure and dedicated personnel
Benefits
- Strong junior faculty mentorship program
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Shift & Schedule
- Alternative nocturnist track available (~10 night calls/month, 15 hours each)
- Night and weekend call expected
Requirements
- MD, DO, or MD/PhD required
- Board certified or board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics
- Strong interest in education and research
- Open to visa sponsorship