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Royal Oak, Michigan

Physician - Pediatric Surgery - WBUH

SurgeryIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job Summary The physician is responsible for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the health problems presented by the patients.

Essential Functions Develop and cultivate positive and productive working relationships with other Corewell Health personnel, and promote a culture of safety, teamwork, compassion, collaboration, clarity, curiosity, and courage.

Demonstrate a commitment to service and distinctive, personalized care with both internal customers (coworkers, fellow employees, hospital staff, etc.) and external customers (patients, family members, referring physicians/specialists, etc.), while striving to exceed customer expectations.

Assist in meeting operational, financial, and patient satisfaction goals. Timely completion of all specific competencies and annual organizational mandatories. Assess and monitor the medical needs of patients.

Provide quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and ensure coverage of case load at all times.

Communicate regularly with patients’ families, referring physicians, specialists, nursing staff and other hospital departments regarding the plan of care and treatment of patients, including within 24 hours of admission, for any major change in a patient’s condition, and within 24 hours prior to discharge.

Document medical services in the patient’s medical record in a manner consistent with hospital, payor, and regulatory standards. Participate in on-call and weekend coverage, as required by the Department. Participate in value-based reimbursement programs and quality initiatives, as required by the Department.

Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) / Quality Assurance (QA) and peer review activities as requested. Assist, as requested, in the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.

Participate in ongoing process improvement activities through the development/application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities. Support patient participation in clinical trials and research projects, assess clinical safety and efficacy data, consistent with Research Institute policies.

Provide oversight, teaching, and mentorship of fellows, residents, APPs (e. g., physician assistants and advance practice registered nurses), and students and others (as appropriate) providing services to patients, including meaningful participation with the affiliated medical schools as requested.

Qualifications Required Doctorate LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 120 Days required CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required Physical Demands Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs Sitting: Occasionally Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally Squat: Seldom Stair Climbing: Seldom Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet 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 - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak Department Name Surgery Royal Oak - Medical Group East WB Mkt Employment Type Part time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.

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We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

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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. People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.

Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

Key Responsibilities

The physician is responsible for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of health problems in pediatric patients. Key duties include managing case loads, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing mentorship to residents and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be licensed to practice in the State of Michigan. Required certifications include DEA registration, BLS, and ACLS.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pediatric SurgeryPatient DiagnosisTreatment PlanningClinical ResearchMedical MentorshipCase Load ManagementPatient Care CoordinationMedical Documentation

Surgery — Physician Career Context

In Michigan, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$319k (73 salary observations; 1,182 listings), vs ~$292k nationally (8,574 salary observations; 50,250 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 80% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Royal Oak

Typical market rent
$2,085/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: 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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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings