Pediatric Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Consultant Services- Inpatient opportunity in Detroit

Children’s Hospital of Michigan (CHM), a leading freestanding children's hospital, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Consultant to join our inpatient team. This role is dedicated to providing OMM consultations for hospitalized pediatric patients across multiple units, including general pediatrics, newborn, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, and rehabilitation teams. The ideal candidate will bring a patient-centered, holistic approach to managing complex inpatient conditions through osteopathic principles and manipulative techniques. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 
• Provide bedside OMM consultations and treatment for inpatients referred by hospitalist, intensivist, surgical, and subspecialty teams. 

• Address musculoskeletal dysfunctions, somatic complaints, post-operative recovery, feeding challenges, and other inpatient concerns where OMM is appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care rounds and case conferences to collaborate on integrative care plans.
• Educate families, medical staff, residents, and students on OMM techniques and their clinical indications in pediatric inpatient care.
• Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, and responses to OMM in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Contribute to the development and refinement of inpatient OMM protocols and referral pathways.
• Demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care and a dedication to improving the health and well-being of the community.
  
  Required Qualifications: 
  1. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Medical Doctor (MD) degree from an accredited institution. 
  2. Completion of an AOA- or ACGME-accredited residency in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or NMM/ONMM. 
  3. Board-certified or board-eligible in relevant specialty. 
  4. Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the state of Michigan 
  5. Demonstrated proficiency in OMM with pediatric inpatient populations. 
  6. Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, multidisciplinary hospital environments. 

7. DEA, BLS, and ACLS certification or willingness to obtain

 
Preferred Qualifications: 
Fellowship training or advanced training in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine or Pediatric OMM. 
 
• Experience in acute care or inpatient pediatric settings. 
 
• Interest in teaching and scholarly activity, particularly related to integrative inpatient care. 
 
• Commitment to equity, safety, and excellence in pediatric healthcare. 
 
 

Common Conditions Treated: 
• Gastrointestinal Disorders: constipation, failure to thrive, gastro-esophageal reflux 

•   Newborn Care: feeding and latching difficulties, oral motor dysfunction
•  Neuromuscular Disorders:  post-concussion syndrome, scoliosis, genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy
•  Pain Management: Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, headaches, sickle cell crisis, injuries
•  Respiratory Disorders: bronchiolitis, asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure, chronic lung disease
• Other Conditions:  post-surgical recovery, inpatient pediatric rehabilitation and more
  
  Why Join CHM? 
  • Work in a mission-driven, nationally ranked children's hospital with a fantastic team of specialists.  
  • Collaborate with world-class pediatricians and subspecialists across a full spectrum of care. 
  • Support for integrative care approaches to pediatric patient care. 
  • Opportunities for academic involvement, quality improvement, research, and leadership in pediatric OMM. 

Since 1886, the Children's Hospital of Michigan has been dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children and adolescents in a caring, efficient and family-centered environment. A proud member of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), the Children's Hospital of Michigan is the first and largest children's hospital in the state. This 228-bed facility has an international reputation in pediatric medicine, surgery and research, training more pediatricians than any other facility in Michigan.

The Children's Hospital of Michigan engages in groundbreaking research that has long shaped the science of pediatric medicine. The hospital is ranked as one of America's best pediatric hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and Parent Magazine.

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