Physician - Pediatric Palliative Care, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Palliative Care physician to join this growing program and deliver compassionate care across the continuum for the children and families of West Michigan. This collaborative team has support throughout the Corewell Health system as well as:

• Clinical excellence

• Education and academic engagement

• Research and scholarly activity, particularly with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and the Van Andel Research Institute

• Advocacy for patients and families

Program Highlights

• Robust inpatient consult service, outpatient clinic, and home visit capabilities

• Supportive multidisciplinary team including 3 physicians, nurse practitioner, social worker and nurse

• Growing collaborations with NICU, MFM, BMT, PHO, and cardiology

• Dedicated Pediatric HPM Fellowship track

• Partnership with state-wide Pediatric Hospice program

• Teaching opportunities with fellows, residents, and students

• Mon-Fri with variable weekend call/night call shared with APPs

Qualifications

• Completion of Pediatric Palliative Care Fellowship

• BC in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine

• New graduates and experienced providers are encouraged to apply

• Physician MD/DO license in Michigan or eligible for medical licensure

Facility Highlights

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is a 241-bed, free-standing children’s hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals in multiple subspecialties.

• 108-bed NICU (one of the largest in the U.S.)

• 55,000+ annual pediatric ED visits (Level I Trauma Center)

• 124,600 ambulatory visits annually

About Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids is Michigan’s second-largest city and a vibrant cultural hub known for its thriving downtown, craft breweries, and proximity to the beautiful West Michigan lakeshore.

• Ranked #1 Best City to Raise a Family (Forbes)

• Ranked 16th Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News)

• Home to ArtPrize, VanAndel Arena, Acrisure Amphitheater, Frederick Meijer Gardens, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

About Corewell Health

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system with 65,000+ team members, including 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers. It is the largest healthcare system in Michigan, encompassing 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations, and Priority Health, serving 1.3 million members. Our mission is to reimagine health and wellness through innovation, collaboration, and equity.

How Corewell Health cares for you

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

Peds Palliative HDVCH - Medical Group West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

40

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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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.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.