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DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan - Tenet Healthcare

Cardiology - Physician at DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan - Tenet Healthcare

DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan - Tenet Healthcare No longer available

Job Description

Opportunity for an Adult Cardiologist with Congenital Heart Disease Training at Childrens Hospital of Michigan

Childrens Hospital of Michigan is the leader in treating the most children and adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) for cardiovascular care in the Metropolitan Detroit area. We have a large volume of adult patients with CHD (ACHD) supported with certified cardiologists in ACHD, two cardiac surgeons who perform surgery, interventional and EP cardiologists who perform procedures in these patients. We are in the process of certification for the center of excellence for the ACHD at Childrens Hospital of Michigan. With an extensive team of attendings and a dedicated nursing staff, the Pediatric Cardiologists and Pediatric Cardiovascular surgeons at Childrens Hospital of Michigan provides a full range of advanced cardiac services for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart disease, and for adults with congenital heart disease.

The Cardiology and Heart Surgery programs at Childrens Hospital of Michigan are ranked among the U.S. News & World Reports 2021-2022 Best Childrens Hospitals. Our program is also designated as one of two UNOS certified cardiac transplant centers in the state of Michigan.

We are actively seeking an additional cardiologist with training/experience to join our robust program to participate in the care of the burgeoning ACHD patients. .

  • Full-time, employed opportunity - Available immediately
  • On service 4 weeks per year (Cardiology service)
  • Work week is flexible and comprised of 2days of clinic, 1 day in the cath lab if eligible, and 1 administrative day; teaching required
  • Dedicated nursing staff of five with one that is designated for ACHD, and additional for cath/EP
  • Academic appointment through Central Michigan University
  • Affiliation with Central Michigan University, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University School of Medicine for collaboration in teaching and research

Candidate Requirements:

  • MD or DO degree required
  • Board certification required
  • At least 1 year of advanced fellowship training in ACHD
  • Ability to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan
  • An interest in teaching and research highly preferred as resident/fellow teaching is to be expected

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit a copy of your current CV and contact information for immediate consideration.

All inquiries and personal information are kept confidential.

Since 1886, the Children's Hospital of Michigan has been dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children and adolescents in a caring, efficient and family-centered environment. A proud member of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), the Children's Hospital of Michigan is the first and largest children's hospital in the state. This 228-bed facility has an international reputation in pediatric medicine, surgery and research, training more pediatricians than any other facility in Michigan.

The Children's Hospital of Michigan engages in groundbreaking research that has long shaped the science of pediatric medicine. The hospital is ranked as one of America's best pediatric hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and Parent Magazine.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's 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.

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