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Faculty - Neonatologist - Trinity Health Oakland Hospital

Pontiac, MI
Full-Time

Job Description

How to Apply

For questions or referrals, contact: 

Karl Desch, MD Associate Professor of Pediatrics, 

Search Committee Chair Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine University of Michigan 

[email protected]

 734-763-4109

This position offers a unique blend of community-based clinical practice with the academic resources and collaborative environment of a leading medical institution.

Who We Are

- 29-bed Level III NICU (~320 admissions/year, ~2,000 deliveries/year)


- Weekday rounding by 2 neonatologists


- Night coverage by in-house NNPs; home call 1 week in 3


- In-person attendance for deliveries <28 weeks or as needed


- Consult in person or remotely with Michigan Medicine pediatric subspecialists


- Participate in QI, protocol development, and care model harmonization


- University of Michigan clinical faculty appointment


- Participation in academic activities including teaching and case reviews


- Collaboration with Michigan Medicine faculty across a statewide network

- C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, which is nationally ranked in all eleven pediatric specialties, including Neonatology, by U.S. News and World Report for 2024-2025 

Our Impact

Join a collaborative neonatology team at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (THO) in a community-based Level III NICU, with a University of Michigan faculty appointment. This is an ideal opportunity for neonatologists seeking a clinically focused role with academic involvement, strong interdisciplinary support, and access to a top-ranked children's hospital.

Required Qualifications*

- A clinically focused NICU role with academic connection

 - A collegial, team-based care environment

 - Opportunities to contribute to QI, education, and protocol development

 - Geographic flexibility with institutional affiliation and support

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

Note: This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

Background Screening

University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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How to Apply

For questions or referrals, contact: 

Karl Desch, MD Associate Professor of Pediatrics, 

Search Committee Chair Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine University of Michigan 

[email protected]

 734-763-4109

This position offers a unique blend of community-based clinical practice with the academic resources and collaborative environment of a leading medical institution.

Who We Are

- 29-bed Level III NICU (~320 admissions/year, ~2,000 deliveries/year)


- Weekday rounding by 2 neonatologists


- Night coverage by in-house NNPs; home call 1 week in 3


- In-person attendance for deliveries <28 weeks or as needed


- Consult in person or remotely with Michigan Medicine pediatric subspecialists


- Participate in QI, protocol development, and care model harmonization


- University of Michigan clinical faculty appointment


- Participation in academic activities including teaching and case reviews


- Collaboration with Michigan Medicine faculty across a statewide network

- C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, which is nationally ranked in all eleven pediatric specialties, including Neonatology, by U.S. News and World Report for 2024-2025 

Our Impact

Join a collaborative neonatology team at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (THO) in a community-based Level III NICU, with a University of Michigan faculty appointment. This is an ideal opportunity for neonatologists seeking a clinically focused role with academic involvement, strong interdisciplinary support, and access to a top-ranked children's hospital.

Required Qualifications*

- A clinically focused NICU role with academic connection

 - A collegial, team-based care environment

 - Opportunities to contribute to QI, education, and protocol development

 - Geographic flexibility with institutional affiliation and support

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

Note: This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

Background Screening

University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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