Pediatric Neurosurgery Physician

Job Summary

Children's Hospital of Michigan has been a cornerstone of pediatric medicine since 1886 — Michigan's first and largest children's hospital, consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report for over a decade. As a proud member of the Detroit Medical Center, this 228-bed academic facility carries an international reputation built on groundbreaking research, complex case volume, and a genuine commitment to family-centered care. You'll join a collaborative division supported by a robust referral base of more than four million patients and a multidisciplinary team that includes epileptologists, pediatric neurologists, and neuropsychologists. This is a rare opportunity to do meaningful, high-volume work at a program with the infrastructure to match your ambition.

• Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery — academic faculty position
• Schedule: One day of clinic per week; remaining four days split between OR, research, floor coverage, and administrative time
• Volume: Conservatively 100 cases in year one, scaling to 200+ once established
• Call: Experienced APPs provide 24/7 hospital coverage and take first call
• Team: Division of 2 physician faculty plus a dedicated team of PAs, pediatric NPs, and RNs
• Support: Dedicated Neuro-ICU; state-of-the-art equipment and unparalleled program infrastructure
• Collaboration: Weekly multidisciplinary conference with radiology; active spina bifida clinic; close integration with pediatric subspecialists and referring physicians
• Academic Responsibilities: Resident teaching and clinical research expected
• Catchment Area: 4+ million patients across the region
• Institutional Prestige: Ranked in the U.S. News & World Report top 50 pediatric programs for 10+ consecutive years; trains more pediatricians than any other facility in Michigan

• Competitive compensation commensurate with academic pediatric neurosurgery
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

• Board certified or board eligible in Neurological Surgery
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Neurosurgery required

Detroit is one of the great American comeback stories — a city redefining itself through innovation, culture, and an unmistakable sense of pride. You'll find a thriving food and arts scene, world-class museums, and major professional sports all within a compact, walkable downtown that's seen significant reinvestment over the past decade. The metro area offers excellent suburban communities with strong schools, generous square footage for the dollar, and a lower cost of living compared to most major academic medical markets. With easy access to the Great Lakes, Canada, and a robust international airport, Detroit delivers both quality of life and geographic convenience in a way that quietly surprises most newcomers.

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