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Interested individuals should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest electronically to:

Patricia Keefer, MD

Medical Director, Pediatric Palliative Care Program

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

Ann Arbor, MI 48109

[email protected]

Job Summary

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at Michigan Medicine is a seeking BE/BC Hospice and Palliative Medicine Pediatrician to join our Pediatric Palliative Care Program, which is part of the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Position is full-time at an academic level commensurate with level of experience.

The Pediatric Palliative Care (PPC) Program was established in 2005 and serves over 500 children with serious and life-threatening illnesses per year in the inpatient and outpatient setting. There is a robust home-based palliative and care coordination program for children with medical complexity and we partner with local hospice organizations to extend care beyond the hospital walls and into the community. The program has become a leader in PPC research, quality improvement, and education, including development of interprofessional training models for communication, debriefing, end-of-life care, and resilience. Our PPC Program provides unique support for patients through our providers, social workers, Sophie's Place music therapy, Child Life program, Paws 4 Patients program, and spiritual care. Our faculty enjoy being members of this vibrant interprofessional team.

Our hospital is a tertiary care pediatric hospital with 348 private inpatient beds, which includes three ICUs, four general care units, and a large labor and delivery and MFM service. Our Palliative Care Pediatricians are actively involved in education, quality improvement, research, and service to the hospital, participating in multiple leadership roles within the hospital and department.

Responsibilities include serving as attending physician on the Stepping Stones Pediatric Palliative Care inpatient service, outpatient attending for the Pediatric Palliative Care clinic, attending for the home-based program for children with medical complexity, and attending for pediatric hospice coverage. All clinical opportunities include supervision and teaching of medical fellows, residents, and interprofessional learners. We provide 24/7 home call divided amongst all partners which include the inpatient, outpatient, hospice, and home-based palliative care program.

All applications are welcome, with preference being given to individuals who are seeking full- or near-full time positions, have completed Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship training, have interest in academic research and/or post-graduate education, and intend to make Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine their primary career. Expertise working with diverse pediatric patient populations across settings and children with medical complexity is also desired. Academic and leadership experience is preferred but not required.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive compensation package that includes paid vacation, CME time and funding, full medical/vision/dental/disability benefits, retirement savings plan with match, and malpractice coverage.

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Pediatrics, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Ann Arbor is a vibrant academic town perfect for your new chapter. Home to top-ranked schools and the University of Michigan, it offers world-class dining, exciting Big Ten sports, and abundant green spaces. Enjoy year-round outdoor activities, continuous cultural events, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Consistently ranked as a Top 10 city for families, Ann Arbor combines the charm of a small town with a dynamic community, making it an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

Required Qualifications*

The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO degree, be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Hospital Medicine, and will hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the State of Michigan. The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical skills. Evidence of clinical competence and competence in clinical and didactic teaching is expected.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Underfill Statement

Note: This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

Background Screening

University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253673

Working Title

CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - CLINICAL PROFESSOR

Job Title

CLINICAL PROFESSOR

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Pediatrics-Hospitalists

Posting Begin/End Date

8/26/2024 - 10/25/2024

Career Interest

Instructional - Regular Clinical

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