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Pediatric - Neurology Opening in Saginaw, MI
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Saginaw, Michigan, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/05/24
**Pediatric Neurology opening: Saginaw, MI**
Located 40m to Flint and 63m to Midland
H1b eligible
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Neurologist to join the Pediatrics Department.  This position is best suited for candidates who are at the assistant or associate professor level, but all ranks will be considered.  A leadership role will be considered for those with the requisite experience; all faculty are appointed through Central Michigan University College of Medicine. The University sponsors eight residency programs including pediatrics.  The academic faculty consists of qualified professionals who are dedicated to undergraduate and graduate medical education and providing excellent care to the communities it serves. 
- Position Description: The Department of Pediatrics at CMU Health is seeking faculty members specializing in Pediatric Neurology. The rapidly growing pediatric department is seeking candidates who have exemplary clinical skills and a strong interest in teaching. This position comes with a competitive salary, benefits, and work hours. This is a comprehensive department, developing a full complement of subspecialties to support our new pediatric residency program! This position is full time, employed position that offers a very competitive salary and benefit package.
- Candidate must be able to obtain a Michigan license and be interested in scholarly activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ambulatory outpatient service as well as inpatient consults.  There is a favorable call schedule and the opportunity for EEG and sleep study interpretation is also available.  This opportunity provides flexibility to fit candidates into the appropriate setting for the success of the program as well as the development of the candidate.
- This role includes resident and medical student education. 
- This health system and university partnership is building a pediatric residency program and the complementary pediatric specialties. The combined efforts focus on providing care for both the pediatric inpatient service and the ambulatory setting. It serves patients from a large geographic region of over 20 counties. There is a vast primary care referral network to support this position. 
 
**Highlights:**
- Excellent compensation based on MGMA private practice benchmarks (with incentive opportunity) with an opportunity to teach, treat and lead positive change throughout the region
- Time allocations for research and academic pursuits
- Medium-sized city within a friendly community
- Low cost of living, ample housing, easy commute to large cities and international airport
- Vibrant local attractions and outdoor activities
- Flexibility to fit candidates into the appropriate setting for the development of candidate and success of program
 
**Requirements:**
- MD/DO
- State of Michigan licensed or eligible
- US BE/BC
- Controlled Substance license
- Must meet credentialing criteria
- Fellowship training preferred
**Compensation Package:**
- Excellent benefits package
- Commencement bonus
- Relocation assistance
- CME allowance with (5) five days
- Visa Sponsorship
- Malpractice/liability
- License(s) expense
- Four (4) weeks of PTO
**Health System Information:**
One of the largest, most comprehensive health care providers north of metro Detroit and a member of the Childrens Hospital Association. Located in the heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region, it is the sixth largest hospital in Michigan with 643-beds and the regions only Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center including air medical transport service. It has more than 20 inpatient and outpatient facilities, including two major acute care medical centers and serving people from more than 20 counties across central and northeast Michigan. The newly designated Children's Hospital has the only regional neonatal (level III) and pediatric intensive care units. 
*Highlights of Covenant Childrens Hospital:*
- The region's leader in children's health care
- A full complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists
- Inpatient and outpatient services, unique to the region
- Specialized Pediatric Emergency Care Center
- 55 bed Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III), staffed 24 hours by neonatologists
- 10 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, staffed 24/7 by Pediatric Intensivists
- Dedicated Pediatric Sedation Service for neurodiagnostic studies
- Patient and Family Centered Care
- Child Life Specialists
- Center for Autism
- On campus state-of-the-art rehab center offering inpatient and outpatient pediatric physiatry services
**About the Community**
- The Great Lakes Bay Region is located in the heart of Michigan, comprised of Saginaw, Bay, Midland and Isabella counties.
- An abundance of water and other natural resources in the region make it the perfect place for people and businesses to come together.
- Whether its our thriving arts and entertainment venues, waterfront recreation for the whole family, diverse dining locations with unique flavors, or shopping opportunities from one-of-a-kind boutiques to outlet malls, the Great Lakes Bay Region is a perfect destination to visit or even call home.