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Job Summary
Why Join Us
The Child At Risk Evaluation (CARE) Team at Children's Hospital of Michigan sits at the intersection of medicine, advocacy, and child protection — doing work that genuinely changes outcomes for vulnerable patients and families. As the first and largest children's hospital in Michigan and a U.S. News & World Report–ranked facility, CHM offers an academic platform with national reach and real institutional support. You'll join a multidisciplinary team with deep community ties, active involvement in local and state advocacy, and a mission that extends well beyond the clinic walls. If you're fellowship-trained in child abuse pediatrics and ready to make your work matter, this is that opportunity.
Position Highlights
Full-time Pediatrician specializing in Child Abuse within the established CARE Team at Children's Hospital of Michigan
Inpatient consultation and chart review of active and discharged cases
Outpatient follow-up for patients seen during inpatient consults
Coordination of referrals to community trauma-based therapy programs
Communication of medical findings to CPS, law enforcement, and other community partners
Court testimony as a medical expert in child maltreatment cases
Community education focused on child abuse recognition and impact
Teaching and precepting opportunities with medical students, residents, and pediatric emergency medicine fellows
Participation in local, state, and federal child advocacy initiatives
228-bed academic children's hospital within the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) system
What We Offer
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience in academic child abuse pediatrics
Academic appointment with opportunities for curriculum development, skills assessment, and fellow precepting
Collaborative, mission-driven team environment within a nationally recognized pediatric institution
Malpractice insurance provided
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
Board Certified with the American Board of Pediatrics
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics
Fellowship training in Child Abuse and Maltreatment preferred
Academic experience including medical student, resident, or fellow precepting, curriculum development, and/or evaluation and skills assessment
Must be eligible to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan
Why Detroit
Detroit is a city in the middle of a compelling comeback — with a revitalized downtown, a thriving food and arts scene, and a fierce civic pride that's hard to find anywhere else. The cost of living is well below the national average, which means your compensation goes further here than in most major metros, and the surrounding suburbs offer excellent schools and a strong sense of community. The region sits at the heart of the Great Lakes, putting world-class fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation within easy reach, and Chicago is a short drive when you want a big-city weekend. For physicians who want to do meaningful work in a place with real character and genuine momentum, Detroit delivers.
Organization Description
Tenet Physician Resources (TPR) provides the ability for physicians to focus on what matters most - compassionate care to the communities we serve - while we manage the day-to-day operations. TPR offers a wide range of opportunities for professionals to meet career expectations at every stage of life. Practices employ physicians, medical assistants and administrative staff to work in environments with advanced medical equipment, robust data and technology.
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Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
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