Physician - Pediatric Nephrologist, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI (0.5FTE)

**This is a part time, 0.5FTE position**

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (HDVCH), a nationally recognized tertiary pediatric center, is seeking an additional part-time Pediatric Nephrologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join our expanding and highly collaborative Division of Pediatric Nephrology. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice within a comprehensive, academically engaged program that prioritizes patient- and family-centered care while advancing innovation, education, and research.

Position Overview

This is a full-time faculty position with a balanced mix of inpatient, outpatient, academic, and leadership opportunities. Candidates with interest and experience in leadership will have the opportunity to be considered for a Medical Director role in either Pediatric Dialysis or Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, depending on expertise and programmatic fit.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Full-time clinical role with inpatient and consult coverage every fourth week

• When not on inpatient service, 5-6 half-day clinics per week, including opportunities for:

  • Outreach clinics
  • Telemedicine

• Practice within a well-supported multidisciplinary care model, including:

  • Dedicated clinic and dialysis nurses
  • Transplant coordinators
  • Social workers
  • Dietitians
  • Pharmacists
  • Research coordinators

• Access to a full spectrum of advanced nephrology therapies and procedures, including:

  • Acute and chronic hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
  • Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
  • Plasmapheresis and lipid apheresis
  • Kidney transplantation
  • Aquapheresis (coming soon)

Academic and Educational Environment

• Academic appointment through Michigan State University

• Active participation in:

  • Pediatric resident education
  • Medical student teaching
• Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship launch anticipated in 2027, offering robust opportunities for faculty mentorship, curriculum development, and scholarly leadership

• Strong divisional commitment to quality improvement and research, with ongoing participation in:

  • CKiD
  • CureGN
  • CTOT-41
  • NINJA
  • NAPRTCS
  • IROC
  • SCOPE

Leadership Opportunities

Qualified candidates may be considered for a Medical Director role in:

• Pediatric Dialysis
• Pediatric Kidney Transplantation

These roles offer protected administrative time, programmatic leadership, and the opportunity to shape regional and national impact within a growing children's hospital transplant and dialysis enterprise.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree
• Physician (MD) or (DO) - Michigan Medical License
• BE/BC - Pediatric Nephrology
• Certification: (BLS) - (ACLS) - (PALS)

About Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is a 243-bed, freestanding tertiary care children's hospital located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is the only licensed freestanding children's hospital and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in West Michigan.

HDVCH provides comprehensive care to a diverse and medically complex population, including:

• Pediatric and cardiac ICU patients
• Kidney and bone marrow transplant recipients
• Neurosurgical and trauma patients
• Patients supported by an active cardiac and non-cardiac ECMO program

Care is delivered through a robust resident-led model with strong subspecialty collaboration.

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.