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Detroit, Michigan

Pediatric Rheumatology Physician

RheumatologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

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 a nationally ranked institution recognized by U.S. News & World Report.

As a proud member of the Detroit Medical Center, CHM carries an international reputation in pediatric medicine, surgery, and research, training more pediatricians than any other facility in Michigan.

The Division of Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology is growing, and this is your opportunity to join a collaborative, academically engaged team with real infrastructure behind it — including an infusion center, dedicated research support, and active multicenter clinical trials.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time, employed position with an 80/20 clinical-to-academic split; schedule can be tailored to your research and teaching interests
  • Join a team of two full-time Pediatric Rheumatologists, a full-time Peds Rheum NP, and a half-time Immunologist
  • Four clinics per week (4-hour blocks); outpatient services span CHM's Pediatric Specialty Center and three satellite locations across the Detroit metro area
  • 10 days per month of Pediatric Rheumatology inpatient consult coverage
  • Call is beeper-based, limited to Pediatric Rheumatology only — 10 days per month
  • Full panel of autoimmune conditions including JIA, lupus, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, scleroderma, periodic fever syndromes, and Behçet's disease
  • On-site infusion center for IVIG and monoclonal antibody therapy
  • Multidisciplinary vasculitis clinic in collaboration with Pediatric Nephrology
  • Cross-institutional collaboration with adult rheumatology at DMC Harper University Hospital
  • Academic affiliations with Wayne State University School of Medicine, Michigan State University, and Central Michigan University
  • Division research center located on-site at the main hospital; multicenter research participation is actively encouraged

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Dedicated support staff including on-site social workers, Rheumatology-specialized RNs, medical office assistants, and a Peds Rheum NP
  • Robust academic environment with teaching, research, and administrative protected time

Candidate Requirements

  • Board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics
  • Fellowship training in Pediatric Rheumatology with board eligibility or board certification in the subspecialty
  • Eligibility to obtain Michigan medical licensure

Why Detroit

Detroit is a city in full stride — a revitalized urban core with world-class dining, a thriving arts and music scene, and major sports anchoring community pride year-round.

Neighborhoods like Midtown, Corktown, and Royal Oak offer distinct personalities and genuinely affordable housing compared to most major metro markets, making it an easy place to put down roots.

The broader metro area provides strong public and private school options, and proximity to the Great Lakes means outdoor recreation is never far away. For physicians who want the energy of a major city without the cost of living to match, Detroit consistently delivers.

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 pediatric rheumatology care through outpatient clinics and inpatient consults for a variety of autoimmune conditions. Engage in academic activities including teaching and research within a collaborative medical environment.

Requirements

Requires board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics and fellowship training in Pediatric Rheumatology. Candidates must be eligible for Michigan medical licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Outpatient CareAutoimmune Condition ManagementIVIG TherapyClinical ResearchMedical TeachingPatient CareMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Rheumatology — 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.

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).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Below most Rheumatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 152 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

Malpractice insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance
Dedicated support staff