Pediatric Rheumatology Physician
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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
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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