Cardiologist Physician - Congenital
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Job Description
Why Join Us
Children's Hospital of Michigan is the regional leader in congenital heart disease care, treating more children and adults with CHD than any other program in Metropolitan Detroit — and the program is growing. As the state's first and largest children's hospital, CHM carries a national reputation backed by U.S.
News & World Report rankings and designation as one of only two UNOS-certified cardiac transplant centers in Michigan. You'll step into a well-resourced, academically affiliated environment actively pursuing ACHD Center of Excellence certification, with a robust infrastructure already in place to support your success.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, employed position — available immediately
- Focus on Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) in a high-volume, established program
- Flexible work week: 2 clinic days, 1 cath lab day (if eligible), 1 administrative day
- 4 weeks per year on the cardiology service
- Dedicated nursing staff of five, including one nurse designated specifically for ACHD patients
- Cath/EP support staff available for procedural cases
- Academic appointment through Central Michigan University
- Teaching and research expected; affiliations with CMU, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University School of Medicine
- Collaborative team includes ACHD-certified cardiologists, two cardiac surgeons, and interventional and EP cardiologists
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Academic appointment and active research/teaching opportunities
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
- MD or DO degree required
- Board certification required
- Minimum 1 year of advanced fellowship training in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
- Ability to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan
- Interest in teaching and research preferred; resident and fellow instruction is expected
Why Detroit
Detroit is a city in the middle of a genuine renaissance — a place where affordable urban living, serious cultural depth, and a tight-knit professional community combine in ways that larger coastal cities simply can't match.
The metro area offers outstanding neighborhoods, top-rated suburban school districts, and a cost of living that makes homeownership attainable on a physician's salary.
World-class dining, the Detroit Institute of Arts, professional sports across all four major leagues, and easy access to the Great Lakes and northern Michigan's outdoor recreation round out a quality of life that consistently surprises those who haven't been recently.
Tenet Physician Resources (TPR) provides the ability for physicians to focus on what matters most - compassionate care to the communities we serve - while we manage the day-to-day operations. TPR offers a wide range of opportunities for professionals to meet career expectations at every stage of life. Practices employ physicians, medical assistants and administrative staff to work in environments with advanced medical equipment, robust data and technology.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialized care for Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) patients in a high-volume clinical and cath lab setting. Engage in academic duties including teaching residents and fellows and conducting medical research.
Requirements
Requires an MD or DO degree, board certification, and at least one year of advanced fellowship training in ACHD. Must be able to obtain Michigan state licensure and have an interest in academic instruction.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 18% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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