Spectrum Health Lakeland is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible full time Pediatric Hospitalist to join our dedicated team of providers. We will consider training in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Seeking physicians who are patient-centered and team-oriented to join our high performing team.

The Pediatric Hospitalist Team, which includes four physicians and an advanced practitioner, provides coverage for inpatient pediatrics and the newborn nursery at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. Primary duties include:

• Admitting and Rounding on patients daily; average daily census: 2-4 pediatric patients,
  8-10 newborns
• Management of newborns in level 1 nursery (close relationships with NICU facilities nearby)
• Attend high-risk deliveries
• Perform procedures, including circumcision, intubation, lumbar puncture
• Consultations in Emergency Room

Spectrum Health Lakeland received the Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission in 2015, becoming the first health system in Michigan and in the Midwest to receive this designation. Epic EHR helps support our high degree of commitment to technology as a tool to improve outcomes, as demonstrated by our receiving the Davies Award and achieving HIMSS Stage 7 designation.

Spectrum Health Lakeland, ranked one of the 15 Top Hospitals® in the nation by IBM Watson Health™ in 2019, is a teaching hospital offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine.

We are part of Spectrum Health, a $6.9 Billion integrated health system, with an award-winning health plan, teams of nationally recognized doctors, and providers and a network of hospitals and care facilities in Southwest and West Michigan.

Recruitment & Benefits Package

• Competitive market-based compensation
• Health/dental/vision/disability/life insurance/retirement benefits
• CME allowance
• Relocation assistance provided in accordance with policy
• Interview expenses covered

Southwest Michigan is home to Whirlpool Corporation’s Global Headquarters and Andrews University – one of the most diverse college campuses in the United States. One of the most affordable places to live in Michigan, we offer a peaceful, relaxed quality of life on the shores of Lake Michigan, with a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities only 90 minutes from downtown Chicago.

You'll also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

To learn more, please contact Alexis Johns alexis.johns@spectrumhealth.org or (269) 982-4808.

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Spectrum Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.