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Physician – Adult Congenital Heart – Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

Corewell Health, Grand Rapids, MI, United States


Overview

The Karl and Patricia Betz Congenital Heart Center (CHC) at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH) seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) physician to join its experienced staff. The ACHD program is fully accredited and has an extensive multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive subspecialty cardiac and psychosocial services to a large and growing population of patients throughout Michigan. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH) is a nationally ranked, 234 bed state-of-the-art dedicated children’s hospital, and is part of the Corewell Health system. It is physically attached to the adult medical services at Corewell Health - West Michigan, including Butterworth Hospital and the Meijer Heart center.

Responsibilities

Care for ACHD patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including consultative support for post-operative care of these patients

Work with CHC leadership on expansion of services for improved access for ACHD patients

Participate in the interpretation of advanced cardiac imaging (CMR)

Involvement in quality improvement (QI) / performance improvement and research

Training and expertise in advanced cardiac imaging including CMR; supervision and reporting of CMR studies preferred

Program Highlights

The ACHD program is fully accredited and credentialed, and aligns with current standards

The ACHD program is part of the Betz CHC, with outpatient services co-located but separate from the pediatric services

ACHD seamlessly integrates with the pediatric CHC program via an exceptional transition program

Inpatient ACHD patient care is located throughout Spectrum Health, including the adjoining Frederick Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute (FMHVI)

The ACHD team is partnered with adult cardiology services at adjoining Meijer Heart for VAD support and heart and lung transplantation

The ACHD team includes 2 full-time ACHD physicians and a cardiothoracic surgeon with over 30 years’ experience in ACHD care; additional ACHD board-certified pediatric cardiologists provide subspecialty expertise in advanced imaging, electrophysiology, transcatheter therapies and exercise physiology. All ACHD physicians share in ACHD call and inpatient coverage.

Basic Qualifications
Education - MD/DO, Pediatric Cardiologist with training in Adult Congenital Cardiology

BC/BE candidates in ACHD

Licenses - Medical License in State of MI

Federal Narcotics License from the State of Michigan

Basic Life Support (BLS) Specific to SHMG 90 Days

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Specific to SHMG: ACLS required if stress tests performed or as required by specialty. 120 Days

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Specific to SHMG: (PALS is required by if specialty or stress test performed 120

Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals

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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Position Details

Primary Location: SITE - 25 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name: Peds Congenital Heart HDVCH - Medical Group West

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: 8-5

Days Worked: M-F

Weekend Frequency: On-call weekends

EEO statements and equal opportunity employment information are provided where applicable by Corewell Health. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with vaccine requirements where applicable. Corewell Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that values every team member. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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