Physician – Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Physician Scientist

Practice Description:

This collaborative, new Cystic Fibrosis (CF) translational science program is the brainchild of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital at Spectrum Health, Michigan State University (MSU), and the “Hunt for a Cure” philanthropy. Currently the group is comprised of a senior PhD research scientist and mid-level PhD scientist devoted to basic science CF research as well as five board certified Pediatric Pulmonologists at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH) and 3 Adult CF board certified Pulmonologists/Critical Care Specialists and an Adult Lung Transplant Program both at Spectrum Health.

The applicant should have extensive experience in the field of either clinical research in cystic fibrosis or CF basic science research. If the applicant has a research laboratory, we have the capacity to move the current lab into generous laboratory space at the new MSU Grand Rapids Research Center, which is located less than one block from the Children’s Hospital. The position is structured as 75% research and 25% clinical with philanthropic research support for a minimum of 3 years. The practice includes a fully accredited Adult and Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Care Center with TDN (Therapeutic Development Network) designation. We are specifically interested in your ability to lead a research team, coupled with your desire to continue with primarily research focused clinical care.

Facility Description:

Helen DeVos Children’s’ Hospital (HDVCH) is a free standing 234 bed (108 bed NICU) regional tertiary referral center on the main campus of Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI. www.helendevoschildrens.org. HDVCH cares for 10,000 inpatients, sees 110,000 ambulatory visits and over 50,000 visits to Pediatric Emergency Department annually. The Children’s Hospital serves a 37-county region with 200 pediatric specialists in 50 pediatric specialty areas. HDVCH is proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report regarding the Pediatric Pulmonary & Lung Surgery program for several years.

Qualifications:

Education – Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Licenses – Current license for the state of Michigan.

Current State of Michigan and Federal Narcotics Licenses.

Board-eligible or Board-certified in Pediatric Pulmonology.

Contact

Lisa Lopez, Spectrum Health Physician Recruiter, (616) 486-2390 or email: lisa.lopez@spectrumhealth.org

Primary Location

SITE – 35 Michigan St – Grand Rapids

Department Name

Pulmonology – HDVCH

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday-Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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