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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Physician – Pediatric Rheumatology, He

RheumatologyIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

The Section of Pediatric Rheumatology is recruiting a BC/BE Pediatric Rheumatologist to an established and thriving practice that is actively engaged in clinical research and is a part of the Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA).

The new partner will enjoy working in a practice that is fast paced and provides services that focus on serving the needs of the tertiary and quaternary outpatient populations, and on those who require acute care in the hospital setting. This will require a quality and safety driven individual and will be key in the continued expansion of the program. This position demands a focus on quality and safety as well as efficiency in work flow.

Practice Description

The physicians in the practice are members of the Corewell Health Medical Group. Our group is a growing, physician-led, multispecialty practice. The Pediatric Rheumatology staff includes three board certified Pediatric Rheumatologists, 2.5 R. Ns., and a social worker.

Basic Qualifications

Education - Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Current M.D. or D.O. license for the state of Michigan.

  • Current State of Michigan and Federal Narcotics Licenses.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) /Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

We fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 13 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it's only impossible until it isn't. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.

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  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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  • Primary Location
  • SITE - 35 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
  • Department Name
  • Peds Rheumatology HDVCH - Medical Group West

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 40
  • Hours of Work
  • 40
  • Days Worked
  • 365
  • Weekend Frequency

Every Third Weekend

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide high-quality pediatric rheumatology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings while contributing to clinical research initiatives. They will also focus on program expansion and maintaining efficient, safety-driven clinical workflows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Medical Degree (MD or DO) and possess a current Michigan medical license. Additional requirements include federal narcotics licensure and current BLS/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careWorkflow efficiencyInpatient careOutpatient care

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

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 Rheumatologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

1
$327k
3
$350k-375k
0
$375k-400k
1
$420k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs

0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
3
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Rheumatology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$420k
#2

Rheumatologist-Optum

UnitedHealth Group · Gilbert, Arizona

$224k-$371k
#3

Rheumatologist

$260k-$360k
#4

Rheumatologist - Physician - Silvis, IL - Growing practice, future leadership opportunity

$350K
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Below most Rheumatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 142 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay program (Payactiv)
Discounts directory
Optional identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings