MD/DO-Pulmonary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a board certified/board eligible Pulmonologist to join an innovative, collaborative environment. The physician is responsible for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the health problems presented by the patients seeing extensive patient population with pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, and pulmonary hypertension.

Basic Qualifications: Education - Medical Degree (MD or DO) in Medicine Licenses -Current M.D. or D.O. license for the state of Michigan. Current State of Michigan and Federal Narcotics Licenses. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): ACLS required if stress test is performed or as required by specialty.

The recent agreement to develop The Cancer Network of West Michigan, a joint venture between Mercy Health and University of Michigan Health-West, leverages the combined resources and capabilities of the two West Michigan health systems and Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan. The Cancer Network of West Michigan encompasses three West Michigan campuses including: University of Michigan Health-West located in Wyoming (MI), Mercy Saint Mary’s located in Grand Rapids and Mercy Muskegon located in Muskegon.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Ann Arbor ILD conference to present cases
• Lung cancer tumor board
• Ann Arbor thoracic surgery on part time basis, actively recruiting for an on-site thoracic surgeon(s)
• Vibrant IP program and very busy sleep clinic

Practice Details:

• Shared call coverage, no more than 1 and 5 weekends with favorable work/life balance.
• Extensive primary care referral network
• Program marketing
• Full benefit package
• Malpractice coverage
• CME / PTO
• Potential sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Possible loan repayment

About University of Michigan Health-West

Integrated Healthcare System

University of Michigan Health-West serves more than 250,000 patients annually from across West Michigan – and beyond. In addition to a 208-bed hospital, which provides a comprehensive suite of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, University of Michigan Health-West has a growing number of neighborhood outpatient centers and offices throughout West Michigan. We also provide a community clinic for the under-served and student health clinics on the campuses of Grand Valley State University and Aquinas College. With more than 500 physicians on staff, University of Michigan Health-West provides a growing number of specialty health services, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular, neurology, pulmonology, and others. Many are members of the University of Michigan Health-West Medical Group.

Community Features

• University Affiliated Hospital
• Located in beautiful West Michigan
• 15 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
• Approximately 35 minutes from Lake Michigan
• Affordable housing
• Supportive community with good public and private schools