Pediatric Nephrologist

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH), a nationally recognized tertiary pediatric center, is seeking an additional part-time Pediatric Nephrologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join our expanding and highly collaborative Division of Pediatric Nephrology. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice within a comprehensive, academically engaged program that prioritizes patient- and family-centered care while advancing innovation, education, and research.

Position Overview

This is a full-time faculty position with a balanced mix of inpatient, outpatient, academic, and leadership opportunities. Candidates with interest and experience in leadership will have the opportunity to be considered for a Medical Director role in either Pediatric Dialysis or Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, depending on expertise and programmatic fit.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Full-time clinical role with inpatient and consult coverage every fourth week

• When not on inpatient service, 5–6 half-day clinics per week, including opportunities for:

  • Outreach clinics

  • Telemedicine

• Practice within a well-supported multidisciplinary care model, including:

  • Dedicated clinic and dialysis nurses

  • Transplant coordinators

  • Social workers

  • Dietitians

  • Pharmacists

  • Research coordinators

• Access to a full spectrum of advanced nephrology therapies and procedures, including:

  • Acute and chronic hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

  • Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

  • Plasmapheresis and lipid apheresis

  • Kidney transplantation

  • Aquapheresis (coming soon)

Academic and Educational Environment

• Academic appointment through Michigan State University

• Active participation in:

  • Pediatric resident education

  • Medical student teaching

• Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship launch anticipated in 2027, offering robust opportunities for faculty mentorship, curriculum development, and scholarly leadership

• Strong divisional commitment to quality improvement and research, with ongoing participation in:

  • CKiD

  • CureGN

  • CTOT-41

  • NINJA

  • NAPRTCS

  • IROC

  • SCOPE

Leadership Opportunities

Qualified candidates may be considered for a Medical Director role in:

• Pediatric Dialysis

• Pediatric Kidney Transplantation

These roles offer protected administrative time, programmatic leadership, and the opportunity to shape regional and national impact within a growing children’s hospital transplant and dialysis enterprise.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree

• Physician (MD) or (DO) - Michigan Medical License

• BE/BC - Pediatric Nephrology

• Certification: (BLS) - (ACLS) - (PALS)

About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is a 243-bed, freestanding tertiary care children’s hospital located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is the only licensed freestanding children’s hospital and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in West Michigan.

HDVCH provides comprehensive care to a diverse and medically complex population, including:

• Pediatric and cardiac ICU patients

• Kidney and bone marrow transplant recipients

• Neurosurgical and trauma patients

• Patients supported by an active cardiac and non-cardiac ECMO program

Care is delivered through a robust resident-led model with strong subspecialty collaboration.

Living in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and Midwestern livability, including:

      •     A vibrant arts, cultural, culinary, and sports scene

      •     Strong local economy and deep philanthropic support

      •     Proximity to the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan

      •     Excellent schools and an outstanding environment to raise a family