Pediatric - Psychiatry Opening in Grand Rapids, MI

Updated 12/01/25
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Pediatrics
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

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Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry job opening - Grand Rapids, Michigan Details:

  • Full-time, permanent position
  • Seeking a board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrist looking for a leadership opportunity within a premier children's hospital. The hospital is growing to add a Medical Director to lead a new 12-bed, state-of-the-art pediatric medical psychiatric unit. For the appropriate candidate, this position could also include the role of pediatric behavioral health core faculty for the pediatrics residency program. Administrative time will be provided for both medical director and core faculty responsibilities. For clinical care, we anticipate a blend of inpatient and outpatient practice and would welcome learning your areas of interest.
Medical Director Responsibilities: Assuring quality, safety, and evidence-based practice Managing and overseeing the unit's 12-bed census Working with payors for ongoing authorization and credentialing Leading quality, safety, and experience work and providing necessary reporting on these efforts Acting as an advocate and provide ongoing communication with patients, families, staff and multidisciplinary team Partnering with nursing, care management and providers to achieve unit goals Serving as a liaison with TJC and state of Michigan for site accreditation visits Being the authority in care treatment plans when there are differing views Building and maintaining a positive unit culture where patients, providers, and staff can thrive About the Hospital: Ranked in 8 specialties (2020-21) by the US News & World Report Best Childrens Hospitals State-of-the-art, globally integrated, 236-bed free standing dedicated childrens hospital located on the main campus. Annually, there are approximately 8760 inpatient and 124,600 ambulatory visits, as well as over 55,185 children seen in the Pediatric Emergency Department (Level 1 Trauma rated). Has one of the nations largest Level 4 NICUs with 108-beds. About Grand Rapids: Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan with a growing metro area population of over 1 million people. It has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute and education. In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas. Grand Rapids is also home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks, and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore
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