Pediatric Cardiologist

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist in the Department of Pediatrics. This position comes with opportunity for a faculty appointment within the Department of Pediatrics, Michigan State University and Wayne State University (rank is determined by individual accomplishments), a competitive salary, and full benefits package.

About the organization

Henry Ford Health, is one of the nation's premier academic and integrated health systems. recognized for clinical excellence in cancer care, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, and multi-organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH-funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in more than 2,000 research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 medical students, residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With the recent merger with Ascension SE Michigan, this number will be greater.

With 12 acute care hospitals, more than 50, 000 valued team members and greater than $12 billion in annual revenue, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network. It has 500+ locations throughout Michigan, several destination facilities for complex cancer and orthopedics and sports medicine care, three behavioral health facilities, primary care and urgent care centers.

About the Department of Pediatrics:

As part of exciting development, Henry Ford Health has earmarked the growth of its Pediatric services. The vision includes expansion of the inpatient footprint and development of all specialties. Henry Ford Pediatrics as a service line spans care accross 8 acute care hospitals, West Bloomfield Hospital, Macomb Hospital, Wyandotte, Jackson and Henry Ford Hospital. Henry Ford St John's Childrens hospital, Rochester, Providence, Southfield and Novi are state of the art Pediatric comprehensive care facilities.The flagship campus, downtown is the location of major investment for the system with its 'Destination Grand'. With an expansive primary care network for Pediatrics, the addition of new as well as growth of existing comprehensive specialty care is in progress.

With a group of 275+ physicians/providers, comprising primary care, specialties, APP and more than 300 support staff, clinical care is provided at 50+ sites, including 9 Henry Ford hospitals and several state of the art ambulatory state of the art centers. Level 3 and level 2 NICU care is provided by a very strong team of neonatologists and the inpatient services are supported by a robust hospitalist group.There are 38 school based clinics and a very strong commitment to community and especially behavioral health.

Henry Ford Health is deeply committed to acdemics and the advancement of learning as demonstrated by its collaborative HFH-Michigan State University Academic contract. The Department receives medical students and residents from Michigan State University as well as Wayne State University and participates in academics and research with both entities. An ACGME accredited Pediatric residency program thrives at St John's Childrens Hospital with ambulatory practice at several sites.

Pediatric Cardiology services currently include ambulatory practice, pediatric EKG, echocardiograms, Holter monitoring etc. and a team of cardiologists who share coverage for the inpatient and intensive care areas. Henry Ford Health has a tremendously strong cardiovascular service line that provides adult cardiology support and opportunity for clinical and academic advancement with strong reputation nationally and internationally.

There is significant opportunity for regional clinical expansion, advancement in the teaching and training programs and further progress in the already significant research.

Requirements

We are seeking innovative, energetic individuals who would like to be part of a phenomenal, exciting opportunity to help develop critically needed Pediatric services for children in Michigan. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the development of the centers of excellence and to drive the academic and clinical components of this growth. As part of Henry Ford Health and its expansion, there will also be numerous leadership opportunities within the Department of Pediatrics and the system. Clinical responsibilities include ambulatory care and consultative services. The candidate is expected to lead and to participate in the supervision and education of medical students and residents.