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Detroit, Michigan

Pediatric Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Physician

PediatricsIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

Children's Hospital of Michigan (CHM) has been a cornerstone of pediatric excellence since 1886 — the first and largest children's hospital in Michigan, and consistently ranked among America's best by U.S. News & World Report.

As a proud member of the Detroit Medical Center, this 228-bed facility offers a rare inpatient OMM role embedded within a nationally recognized, mission-driven institution.

You'll collaborate with world-class pediatricians, subspecialists, and interdisciplinary teams who are genuinely committed to integrative, whole-child care. This is an opportunity to pioneer and grow a specialty that is shaping the future of inpatient pediatrics.

Position Highlights

  • Inpatient OMM consultation role serving multiple units: general pediatrics, newborn, NICU, PICU, and rehabilitation
  • Provide bedside OMM evaluations and treatments for patients referred by hospitalist, intensivist, surgical, and subspecialty teams
  • Address a broad scope of conditions including GI disorders, feeding difficulties, neuromuscular conditions, pain management, respiratory disorders, and post-surgical recovery
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case conferences as part of an integrated care model
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of inpatient OMM protocols and referral pathways
  • Opportunities for academic involvement including teaching residents, medical students, and staff on OMM indications and techniques
  • Support for quality improvement, research, and leadership in pediatric OMM

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
  • Academic involvement opportunities including research, quality improvement, and leadership development

Candidate Requirements

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Medical Doctor (MD) from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an AOA- or ACGME-accredited residency in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or NMM/ONMM
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in relevant specialty
  • Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the state of Michigan
  • Demonstrated proficiency in OMM with pediatric inpatient populations
  • DEA, BLS, and ACLS certification, or willingness to obtain
  • Fellowship or advanced training in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine or Pediatric OMM preferred
  • Experience in acute care or inpatient pediatric settings preferred

Why Detroit

Detroit is a city in the middle of a compelling resurgence — a place where deep cultural roots, world-class institutions, and genuine community pride combine to create an exciting place to live and practice. The metro area offers an affordable cost of living well below the national average, with strong suburban school districts and a wide range of neighborhoods to suit any lifestyle.

Detroit's arts and culinary scenes punch well above their weight, from the Detroit Institute of Arts to a restaurant community that has drawn national attention in recent years. For physicians who want to make a real impact in a dynamic, evolving city, Detroit delivers on both professional purpose and quality of life.

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 inpatient OMM evaluations and treatments across various pediatric units, including the NICU and PICU. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop OMM protocols and participate in academic teaching for residents and students.

Requirements

Requires a DO or MD degree with residency completion in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or NMM/ONMM and board certification or eligibility. Proficiency in OMM for pediatric populations and valid Michigan medical licensure are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Osteopathic Manipulative MedicinePediatric CareInpatient ConsultationBedside EvaluationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient TreatmentClinical Teaching

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

3
<$240k
5
$240k-290k
5
$290k-340k
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

Malpractice insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance
Academic involvement opportunities