Physician - Pediatric Epilepsy, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI

The Division of Pediatric Neurosciences seeks a full-time BC/BE Child Neurologist with Fellowship training in Epilepsy. Currently the division includes 11 child neurologists, 4 pediatric neurosurgeons, 6 pediatric neuropsychologists, 9 Advanced Practice Providers, social work, dietician, and other support staff including Child Life and genetics counselors.

This position will join and help oversee 5 board certified epileptologists within the very busy department.

Key roles for this position include:

• Assess and monitors the medical needs of patients
• Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and ensures coverage of case load at all times.
• Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.
• Provides oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and others providing delegated services to patients.
• Evaluates patients'/significant others'/staff educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or delegates to appropriate resources.
• Documents in a manner consistent with regulatory standards.
• Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as a patient / family advocate.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development / application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.
• Actively works with Spectrum Health to meet financial and patient satisfaction goals.
• Participation witihn the 8 bed, wireless EMU, PET, MRI areas
• Ongoing participation within a very actice research program with an opportunity to teach child neurology residents and epilepsy fellows.

Qualifications

• License - MD/DO in the State of Michigan upon hire
• CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan upon hire
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association

Facility Description

HDVCH is proud to be recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospitals in the nation.. HDVCH is a state-of-the-art, globally integrated, 241-bed free standing dedicated children's hospital located on the main campus of Spectrum Health. Annually, there are 8760 inpatient and 124,600 ambulatory visits, as well as over 55,185 children seen in the Pediatric Emergency Department (Level 1 Trauma rated). HDVCH also has one of the nation's largest NICU's (108-beds).

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, from its beginnings as a historic furniture manufacturing center, to today's vibrant downtown scene with hundreds of local restaurants and craft breweries, earning it the nickname Beer City, USA. It is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, the fastest growing major city in Michigan, and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. Grand Rapids is 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.

Primary Location

SITE - 35 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Peds Neurology HDVCH - Medical Group West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

variable

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

About Corewell Health

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit, award winning, integrated health system based in West Michigan. Our organization includes a medical center, regional community hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital, a multispecialty medical group and a nationally recognized health plan, Priority Health. We invest in our people by supporting a dynamic, high-performing workplace. Our collaborative approach to patient care includes a commitment to provide an exceptional experience for patients and their families. Corewell Health supports successful career growth, in an innovative environment.