Contact:

Dr. Catherine Keegan, MD, PhD
Division Director of Pediatric Genetics Metabolism and Genomic Medicine
keeganc@umich.edu

Director, Division of Hospital Medicine
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School invites applications and nominations for the position of Division Director for Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM), which includes Pediatric Palliative and Complex Care providers and Child Abuse pediatricians. This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary leader to guide a dynamic division dedicated to patient care, education, quality improvement, research, and academic excellence within one of the nation's top medical schools and children's hospitals. The Division Director is responsible for strategic leadership, faculty and provider development, clinical program oversight, and operational management within Pediatric Hospital Medicine. The Division Director will foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, educational distinction, innovation, and scientific inquiry, representing the division within the Department, institution, and beyond.

About Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Michigan Medicine:

Our Pediatric Hospital Medicine division provides comprehensive care to children in both inpatient and outpatient settings, leads innovative program development, and is recognized for their commitment to education and research. The division is composed of nationally prominent faculty engaged in advancing clinical care, training future leaders, and collaborating across specialties to enhance outcomes for pediatric patients. The division has 54 faculty members and hosts robust training programs.

Division Structure:

The division includes three primary clinical sections:

 Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) provides continuous inpatient hospital coverage (resident/faculty services), consultation, procedural support (e.g., circumcisions), rapid response/code teams, and specialty services (such as Point of Care Ultrasound). Some faculty have split appointments with other departments or at regional partner hospitals (e.g., Sparrow Children's Center). PHM faculty are involved in education, quality improvement, and outreach.

 Child Protection Team (CPT) evaluates suspected child maltreatment for both inpatients and outpatients, statewide coverage (including virtual), 24/7 on-call service, court testimony, expert
consultations, and broad multidisciplinary team involvement. CPT faculty also provide advocacy, education, and outreach.

 Pediatric Palliative and Complex Care (PPC) delivers inpatient and outpatient pediatric palliative care, Medicaid case management, and home-based care programs through interprofessional team approaches. Faculty participate in palliative and hospice care, complex chronic care, education, outreach, and efforts to address barriers and gaps in care access.

Education & Training:

 PHM: Daily teaching for residents, medical students, APPs; several faculty in key educational leadership roles. PHM supports fellowships in Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

 CPT: Provides lectures and specialized training on child maltreatment to trainees, state DHHS staff, and partner agencies.

 PPC: Active educational role in interprofessional skills (e.g., debriefing, pain management) and program leadership. PPC supports a Pediatric track in the Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program.

Research & Scholarly Activity: The division provides scholarly presentations, publications, and collaborative projects, particularly related to ethics, disparities, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
 Leadership & Strategy: Set and communicate a compelling vision; develop and execute short and long-term strategic plans for the division.
 Faculty & Staff Development: Recruit, retain, and mentor diverse faculty dedicated to clinical excellence, scholarship, and teaching; oversee annual evaluation and promotion processes.
 Clinical Operations: Direct the clinical activities of the division; partner with departmental and hospital leadership to assure high-quality, patient-centered care and safety.
 Education: Support and enhance educational endeavors for medical students, residents, and fellows in pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric palliative care, and child abuse pediatrics, including curriculum innovation.
 Research: Encourage and support scholarly activities; facilitate collaboration and acquisition of extramural funding opportunities; enable faculty to pursue clinical, translational, and health services research.
 Resource Management: Equitably oversee and manage resources, finances, and divisional administrative processes.

MD, DO, or equivalent with board certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Pediatrics and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, or Child Abuse Pediatrics.
Academic credentials commensurate with faculty appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
Proven record of clinical excellence, educational contribution, and/or scholarly achievement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated leadership experience in academic medicine and pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric palliative medicine, complex care pediatrics, or child abuse pediatrics.

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.

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

Department of Pediatrics and C.S. Mott Children's Hospital:

The Department of Pediatrics includes 18 clinical divisions and over 350 faculty members. C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, a 1.1 million square foot, 12 story, 348-bed facility that opened in 2011, is located on the University of Michigan medical campus. Mott is honored to be the #1 children's hospital in Michigan and is the among the nation's best in 10 specialties. This state-of-the-art facility includes the on-site Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital birthing center, a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center, and a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.

Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan:

Ann Arbor is consistently ranked among the top places to live in the United States, combining the atmosphere of a small college town with the cultural and recreational opportunities of a larger city. The University offers a variety of cultural, educational, and sports activities. Ann Arbor and the University provide a continuous bill of concerts, plays, lectures, festivals, as well as galleries and museums. The downtown area offers a variety of specialty shops, bookstores, restaurants, and an outdoor farmer's market. The city and University also offer extensive parks and gardens as well as a variety of outdoor activities, including biking, canoeing, and running. Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), a half-hour drive from Ann Arbor offers easy access to major cities in the U.S. and internationally (learn more at goblueguide.medicine.umich.edu)

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.