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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

pkeefer@med.umich.edu

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 Program was established in 2005 and serves over 500 children with serious and life-threatening illnesses per year as well as partnering with local hospice organizations to extend that 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.  In addition, the PPC program extended its reach in 2018 by implementing a PPC service for children with chronic medical complexity.

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 may include serving as a consulting attending physician on the Pediatric Palliative Care service, serving as an outpatient attending for the Pediatric Palliative Care clinic, clinical attending for the home-based pediatric palliative care program for children with complexity, and 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 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 also desired.  Academic and leadership experience 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 with excellent schools, world-class dining, Big Ten sports, plentiful green space, and multiple cultural events. It is consistently ranked as a Top 10 city in which to live and raise a family.  The state of Michigan is renowned for its year-round outdoor activities and cultural events.

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.

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.

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U-M EEO/AA Statement

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