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Detroit, Michigan

Pediatric Neurology Physician - Epileptologist

PediatricsIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

Children's Hospital of Michigan has been a cornerstone of pediatric medicine since 1886, and its Division of Neurology is one of the most established and well-resourced programs in the Midwest.

You'll step into a NAEC Level 4 epilepsy program backed by 6 NIH-funded grants, a surgical epilepsy infrastructure that performs 20+ cases annually, and a division of 11 pediatric neurologists who are actively growing the team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-functioning academic epilepsy program with the clinical volume, research access, and institutional support to build something meaningful.

Position Highlights

  • Pediatric Epileptologist role with both outpatient clinical and academic

Responsibilities

  • Monthly schedule: 3 weeks of 5 half-day clinics plus 1 dedicated week of EEG studies
  • Division of 11 pediatric neurologists, including 4 board-certified epileptologists and a clinical neurophysiologist
  • 20+ epilepsy surgeries per year with active neurostimulation clinic (VNS and RNS)
  • Epilepsy monitoring units at Detroit and Troy locations, overnight EEG supported by Stratus
  • NAEC Level 4 accreditation — the highest level in the country
  • Faculty appointment at Central Michigan University College of Medicine
  • Opportunities for research involvement, grant-supported projects, and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows
  • 228-bed children's hospital and Level 1 trauma center, part of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC)

What We Offer

  • Competitive academic compensation commensurate with experience
  • Academic faculty appointment with CMU College of Medicine
  • Access to 6 NIH-funded grants and multiple pathways for research and publications
  • Teaching and mentorship opportunities across medical education levels
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Neurology
  • Epilepsy fellowship training preferred but not required
  • Eligibility to obtain Michigan medical licensure
  • Interest in teaching and participation in an academic environment

Why Metro Detroit

Metro Detroit is a region that consistently surprises physicians who arrive expecting rust belt and discover a thriving, affordable, and culturally rich metro area.

The suburbs — Bloomfield Hills, Rochester Hills, Birmingham, and Royal Oak among them — offer excellent public and private schools, safe neighborhoods, and a cost of living that stretches a physician salary considerably further than comparable markets on the coasts.

Detroit's culinary scene has earned national recognition, and the region's sports culture, world-class museums, and proximity to Michigan's lakes and outdoor recreation make for a genuinely well-rounded quality of life.

For physicians with families or those looking to plant roots, Metro Detroit offers something that's increasingly rare: exceptional medicine in a community where you can actually afford to live well.

Requirements

Requires Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatric Neurology and eligibility for Michigan medical licensure. Epilepsy fellowship training and an interest in teaching within an academic environment are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Epilepsy ManagementEEG InterpretationClinical ResearchPatient CareAcademic Medicine

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 25% require no weekends.

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).

Top Pediatrician Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs

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1
$348k
2
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
28% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 700 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

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

Academic faculty appointment with CMU College of Medicine
Access to 6 NIH-funded grants
Teaching and mentorship opportunities
Malpractice insurance
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance