Medical Director Physician

Why Join Us

Children's Hospital of Michigan is the regional leader in congenital heart disease care, treating more children and adults with CHD than any other program in Metropolitan Detroit and the program is growing. As the state's first and largest children's hospital, CHM carries a national reputation backed by U.S. News & World Report rankings and designation as one of only two UNOS-certified cardiac transplant centers in Michigan. You'll step into a well-resourced, academically affiliated environment actively pursuing ACHD Center of Excellence certification, with a robust infrastructure already in place to support your success.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, employed position available immediately
• Focus on Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) in a high-volume, established program
• Flexible work week: 2 clinic days, 1 cath lab day (if eligible), 1 administrative day
• 4 weeks per year on the cardiology service
• Dedicated nursing staff of five, including one nurse designated specifically for ACHD patients
• Cath/EP support staff available for procedural cases
• Academic appointment through Central Michigan University
• Teaching and research expected; affiliations with CMU, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University School of Medicine
• Collaborative team includes ACHD-certified cardiologists, two cardiac surgeons, and interventional and EP cardiologists

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Academic appointment and active research/teaching opportunities
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree required
• Board certification required
• Minimum 1 year of advanced fellowship training in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
• Ability to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan
• Interest in teaching and research preferred; resident and fellow instruction is expected

Why Detroit

Detroit is a city in the middle of a genuine renaissance a place where affordable urban living, serious cultural depth, and a tight-knit professional community combine in ways that larger coastal cities simply can't match. The metro area offers outstanding neighborhoods, top-rated suburban school districts, and a cost of living that makes homeownership attainable on a physician's salary. World-class dining, the Detroit Institute of Arts, professional sports across all four major leagues, and easy access to the Great Lakes and northern Michigan's outdoor recreation round out a quality of life that consistently surprises those who haven't been recently.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicants or employees race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.