Physician - Medical Director, Pediatric Headache Specialist - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital - Gran

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Headache Specialist to build a multidisciplinary headache clinic that serves the families of West Michigan along with outlying communities. As a medical director in our comprehensive pediatric neurosciences program, you will partner with pediatric pain psychology to create a comprehensive clinic, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pediatric headache patients. You will have support from the Corewell Health Research Institute to initiate a clinical trial program. Interest in clinical practice, resident/fellow education and QI is a plus to this position.

Primarily an outpatient opportunity, this position is Monday-Friday with no call or weekend requirements. Enjoy a strong team supported by advanced practice providers and other exceptional specialists including dietitians, social work, neuropsychology, and rehabilitation therapists.

The position is a hospital-employed opportunity with a competitive compensation and benefits package. All faculty are eligible for academic appointments through Michigan State University.

The Practice

• A neuroscience center with a reputation for high quality care and outstanding patient experience
• Multidisciplinary subspecialty clinics in cerebral palsy, spasticity, movement, neuromuscular, genetic epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, neurovascular, neurocutaneous, in addition to general neurology
• 11 board certified pediatric neurologists and 10 advanced practice practitioners
• Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit - staffed by board certified epileptologists
• Family-centered neurological care

The Desired Candidate

• Experience/interest within Pediatrics, Neurology, Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine
• Desire to build a program with support from the system
• Collaboration and communication skills to move forward development of the program
• Welcome work within a multidisciplinary team
• Active within research, outreach, and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician (MD/DO) - State of Michigan
• BC/BE - Primary Specialty
• Preferred BC Pediatric Headache
• Certification - Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, such as 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

Peds Neurology HDVCH - Medical Group West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.