Position Summary
Success Profile:
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and the division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery and Dermatology are seeking a second Fellowship Trained Pediatric Dermatologist to join a flourishing practice. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast paced practice serving a 100% pediatric population. Other highlights of the opportunity include a good deal of procedural work, and multiple specialty clinics including vascular anomalies, neurofibromatosis, and tuberous sclerosis. This position will provide consultation and treatment that serves the needs of the tertiary and quaternary out patient populations, and those who require acute care in the hospital setting. As the pediatric clinical academic partner of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital offers academic appointments for qualified candidates. Teaching opportunities with med students and residents, and support for clinical research are also available.
Practice Description:
The physicians in the practice are members of The Spectrum Health Medical Group. The Spectrum Health Medical Group is a growing, physician-led, multispecialty practice. For more information, visit shmg.org and helendevoschildrens.org. Call is shared equally among the providers. The clinic is located in a beautiful, new, state-of-the-art office building conveniently bridged across from the new Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Outreach clinics are also offered and there is opportunity to expand the telemedicine service.
Facility Description:
Ranked in 6-specialties (2017-18) US News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is a state-of-the-art, globally integrated, 236-bed free standing dedicated children’s hospital located on the main campus of Spectrum Health. Annually, there are 8760 inpatient and 124,600 ambulatory visits, as well as over 55,185 children seen in the Pediatric Emergency Department (Level 1 Trauma rated). HDVCH also has one of the nation’s largest Level 4 NICU’s (108-beds)..
Compensation Package:
The Spectrum Health Medical Group offers a guaranteed salary with an annual physician bonus, malpractice insurance coverage including tail coverage for life, and retirement benefits. The robust benefit package includes health, dental, disability and life insurance coverage as well as a generous time off allowance. There are other insurance benefits available at discounted rates. Assistance is offered for relocations greater than fifty miles.
“One of the best places in the country to live”:
Grand Rapids is Michigan’s second largest city with a metropolitan population of 750,000 and is located just 40 minutes from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan touted as America’s “Third Coast.” ( hellowestmichigan.com ) . The city and suburbs are proud of the top-rated public and private schools, seven colleges, a huge variety of recreational activities, cultural opportunities and professional sports. The downtown area is vibrant and the neighborhoods are family-oriented in Grand Rapids. For more information about the city, visit www.experiencegr.com
Basic Qualifications:
Education - Medical Degree (MD or DO)
Licenses -
Current M.D. or D.O. license for the state of Michigan.
Current State of Michigan and Federal Narcotics Licenses.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Specific to SHMG 90 Days
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Specific to SHMG: ACLS required if stress tests performed or as required by specialty. 120 Days
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Specific to SHMG: (PALS is required by if specialty or stress test performed 120 Days
