Pediatric Neurologist

Job Description

Job Description

Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine and CMU Health, in conjunction with Covenant HealthCare, is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Neurologist to join the Pediatrics Department. This position is best suited for candidates who are at the assistant or associate professor level, but all ranks will be considered. A leadership role will be considered for those with the requisite experience; all faculty are appointed through Central Michigan University College of Medicine. CMU Health sponsors eight residency programs including pediatrics. Our academic faculty consists of qualified professionals who are dedicated to undergraduate and graduate medical education and provide excellent care to the communities we serve. This role includes resident and medical student education.

CMU Health in partnership with Covenant HealthCare is building a pediatric residency program and the complementary pediatric specialties. Our combined efforts focus on providing care for both the pediatric inpatient service and the ambulatory setting. We serve patients from a large geographic region of over 20 counties. There is a vast primary care referral network to support this position. We are in the Great Lakes Bay Region admired for its friendly communities, excellent cost of living, and great quality of life.

WHY CHOOSE CMU HEALTH?

• Excellent compensation based on MGMA private practice benchmarks (with incentive opportunity) with an opportunity to teach, treat and lead positive changes throughout the region
• Time allocations for research and academic pursuits
• Flexibility to fit candidates into the appropriate setting for the development of candidate and success of program
• We are in the Great Lakes Bay Region, admired for its great quality of life.
• Michigan has 3,288 miles of shoreline and more freshwater beaches than any other state in the U.S.
• Michigan is home to 11,000 inland lakes and 10,000 miles of rivers and streams
• Michigan is surrounded by 20% of the world’s available fresh water from 4 of the 5 Great Lakes-Superior, Huron, Michigan and Erie
• Medium-sized city within a friendly community
• Low cost of living, ample housing, easy commute to large cities and international airport
• Vibrant local attractions, outdoor activities, lush foliage admired for its lakes and rivers
• The region is filled with parks, trails, and scenic areas like: Bay City State Park, Chippewa Nature Center, Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
• Winter Wonderland: skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, ice skating, snowmobiling
• Spring Delights: hiking, biking, exploring the off-road trails, fishing
• Summer Escapades: kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, boating, camping, fishing, swimming
• Fall Adventures: Scenic drives admiring the stunning autumn colors, apple and cider mills, harvest festivals, fishing

COMPENSATION PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE

· Excellent benefits package

· Commencement bonus

· Relocation assistance

· CME allowance with (5) five days

· Malpractice/liability

· License(s) expense

· Four (4) weeks of PTO

Covenant HealthCare is one of the largest, most comprehensive health care providers north of metro Detroit and a member of the Children's Hospital Association. Located in the heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region, Covenant is the sixth largest hospital in Michigan with 643-beds and the regions only Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center including air medical transport service. We have more than 20 inpatient and outpatient facilities, including two major acute care medical centers and serving people from more than 20 counties across central and northeast Michigan. The newly designated Covenant Children's Hospital has the only regional neonatal (level III) and pediatric intensive care units.

HIGHLIGHTS OF COVENANT’S CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

· Covenant Children's Hospital is the region's leader in children's health care

· A full complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists

· Inpatient and outpatient services, unique to the region

· Specialized Pediatric Emergency Care Center

· 55 bed Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III), staffed 24 hours by neonatologists

· 10 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, staffed 24/7 by Pediatric Intensivists

· Dedicated Pediatric Sedation Service for neurodiagnostic studies

· Patient and Family Centered Care

· Child Life Specialists

· Covenant Center for Autism

· Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Covenant HealthCare - on campus state-of-the-art rehab center offering inpatient and outpatient pediatric physiatry services

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Pediatrics at CMU Health is seeking faculty members specializing in Pediatric Neurology. Our rapidly growing pediatric department is seeking candidates who have exemplary clinical skills and a strong interest in teaching. This position comes with a competitive salary, benefits, and work hours. This is a comprehensive department, developing a full complement of subspecialties to support our new pediatric residency program! This position is full time, employed position that offers a very competitive salary and benefit package.

Candidates must be able to obtain a Michigan license and be interested in scholarly activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ambulatory outpatient service as well as inpatient consultations. There is a favorable call schedule and an opportunity for EEG and sleep study interpretation is also available. This opportunity provides flexibility to fit candidates into the appropriate setting for the success of the program as well as the development of the candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS

· MD/DO

· State of Michigan licensed or eligible

· US BE/BC in Pediatrics

· Controlled Substance license

· Must meet credentialing criteria

· Fellowship training preferred

CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.