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Detroit, Michigan

Medical Biochemical Genetics Physician

Medical GeneticsIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Children's Hospital of Michigan has been a cornerstone of pediatric care since 1886 — the first and largest children's hospital in the state, and consistently recognized as one of America's best by U.S. News & World Report.

The Division of Genetic, Genomic, and Metabolic Disorders is one of Michigan's designated coordinating and referral centers for suspected metabolic disorders in newborns, with nearly 20 years of service behind it.

You'll step into a well-resourced, academically engaged division with the latitude to shape your clinical, research, and leadership trajectory. This is a rare opportunity to grow a specialty program at an institution with the infrastructure, reputation, and mission to support it.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time Biochemical Geneticist opening within an established genetics division at a 228-bed academic children's hospital affiliated with Central Michigan University
  • Primary clinical focus on inborn errors of metabolism and lysosomal storage disorders
  • One of the few Lysosomal Storage Disease Clinics and Pediatric Enzyme Replacement Therapy programs in the state of Michigan
  • Collaborative team includes a board-certified Clinical Geneticist, five advanced practice providers, six genetic counselors, two genetic counselor assistants, three registered nurses, and a dedicated dietician
  • Flexibility to define the balance of clinical and research responsibilities based on your interests and expertise
  • Leadership opportunities available commensurate with experience
  • Additional responsibilities include inpatient genetics consultation coverage and teaching of medical students, genetic counseling students, and pediatric residents
  • On-site Cytogenetics/Molecular Laboratory directed by board-certified laboratory geneticists
  • Close collaboration with Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
  • Other division programs include a Pediatric Cancer Genetics Clinic and a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Clinic

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  • Academic affiliation with Central Michigan University supporting research and teaching engagement
  • Opportunity to assume leadership roles within the division
  • Support from a robust multidisciplinary team allowing strong focus on complex clinical cases
  • 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 eligible or board certified in Clinical or Medical Biochemical Genetics and Clinical Genetics
  • Board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine desirable
  • Must be eligible to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan

Why Detroit

Detroit is a city in the middle of a genuine renaissance — a place where a low cost of living, revitalized neighborhoods, and a thriving arts and dining scene come together in ways that consistently surprise newcomers.

The metro area offers top-rated suburban school districts, extensive outdoor recreation along the Great Lakes corridor, and a passionate sports culture that runs deep.

With affordable housing, easy access to major airports, and a medical community anchored by world-class health systems, Detroit offers academic physicians an exceptional quality of life without the price tag of larger coastal markets.

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 primary clinical focus on inborn errors of metabolism and lysosomal storage disorders within an academic children's hospital. Responsibilities include inpatient genetics consultation, teaching medical students and residents, and potentially pursuing leadership or research trajectories.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree and board eligibility or certification in Clinical or Medical Biochemical Genetics and Clinical Genetics. Board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine is desirable, along with eligibility for Michigan state licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient ConsultationMedical Teaching

Medical Genetics — Physician Career Context

In Michigan, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$301k (118 salary observations; 1,175 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,507 salary observations; 55,834 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% 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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Work-life snapshot

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Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$80k
Typical market rent
$1,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental
Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Matching
Deferred Compensation Program
Relocation Assistance
Academic Affiliation with Central Michigan University