Physician – Pediatric Endocrinology

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

About the Role

This is an employed position consisting of approximately 90% dedicated clinical time and 10% teaching and academic time with Pediatric Residents and Medical Students. The position includes a mix of outpatient consultations and longitudinal endocrinology care as well as shared inpatient consult coverage on a rotational basis. The division manages a wide range of endocrine conditions including Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth and puberty disorders, adrenal and pituitary conditions, and obesity-related metabolic disorders. You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team consisting of Pediatric Endocrinologists, Certified Diabetes Educators, Dietitians, and Pediatric Nurses, all supporting the comprehensive care of pediatric patients. The outpatient clinic is open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated clinical time and 10% teaching and academic time with Pediatric Residents and Medical Students
• Mix of outpatient consultations and longitudinal endocrinology care
• Shared inpatient consult coverage on a rotational basis
• Manage a wide range of endocrine conditions including Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth and puberty disorders, adrenal and pituitary conditions, and obesity-related metabolic disorders
• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team consisting of Pediatric Endocrinologists, Certified Diabetes Educators, Dietitians, and Pediatric Nurses
• Outpatient clinic open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency and Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship program
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest or experience in resident and medical student teaching is highly desirable
• Interest or experience in clinical research, QI projects, or subspecialty program development is a plus

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Strong clinical skills in managing a variety of endocrine conditions

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Pay

Comprehensive and competitive benefit package offered.

Schedule

Approximately 90% dedicated clinical time and 10% teaching and academic time with Pediatric Residents and Medical Students.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.