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Detroit, Michigan

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

PediatricsIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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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 consistently ranked among America's best by U.S. News & World Report.

As a proud member of the Detroit Medical Center, you'll practice alongside a 20+ physician hospitalist division that has grown from a two-provider team into a fully developed, fellowship-trained program.

This is a chance to do meaningful work at a nationally recognized institution that is actively shaping the future of pediatric medicine through groundbreaking research and training.

Position Highlights

  • Pediatric Hospitalist opportunity with the Division of Hospital Medicine at Children's Hospital of Michigan
  • Block schedule — 13 blocks per year with vacation, holiday, and conference time built in
  • Shifts range from 8 to 13 hours; approximately 50% of hours fall on weekends and holidays
  • Clinical duties include floor rounding, Observation Unit day and night shifts, Evening SWAT shift, Newborn rounding at Hutzel Hospital, and circumcisions
  • Patient census of 15–25 inpatients per team, varying by season
  • Nurse Practitioners work alongside attendings in the Observation Unit
  • Active 2-year Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program with current fellows on staff
  • Division established since 2003–2004; now staffs all General Pediatric inpatient floor teams, Observation Unit, and Newborn team

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

Candidate Requirements

  • Board eligible or certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine
  • Board eligible or certified in Pediatrics or Med-Peds (will be considered)
  • Proficiency in newborn resuscitation and delivery care
  • Ability to perform circumcisions and lumbar punctures
  • Eligible to obtain licensure in the state of Michigan

Why Detroit

Detroit is a city in the middle of a compelling comeback — a dynamic mix of industrial legacy, world-class arts, and a cost of living that gives you genuine quality of life.

The Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and a nationally celebrated food and restaurant scene anchor a cultural life that punches well above the city's reputation.

Outdoor enthusiasts have easy access to the Detroit River, miles of bike and hiking trails, and dozens of surrounding lakes for water sports. Families benefit from strong schools, respected universities, and an affordable metro area that makes putting down roots here one of the best-kept secrets in the Midwest.

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 comprehensive pediatric inpatient care, including floor rounding, Observation Unit shifts, and newborn care at Hutzel Hospital. Manage a patient census of 15–25 inpatients per team and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must be board eligible or certified in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine and eligible for Michigan licensure. Proficiency in newborn resuscitation, delivery care, circumcisions, and lumbar punctures is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient ManagementClinical Care

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 20% 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

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
28% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 700 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

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

Active 2-year Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program
Malpractice insurance
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance