Cardiovascular Surgery Opening in Detroit, MI

## Director of Cardiac Surgery | Detroit, MI Southeast Michigan — Henry Ford St. John Hospital ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent employed position — leadership and clinical role * Setting: Inpatient — tertiary-care center with a longstanding tradition of cardiovascular excellence * Academic appointments at Wayne State University School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine — commensurate with experience * Credentialing timeframe: 90–120 days * Minimum 5 years of cardiac surgery experience — required * Cardiac Surgery Fellowship — required ## Practice Overview Seeking a distinguished mid-career or senior Adult Cardiac Surgeon to serve as Director of Cardiac Surgery at a premier tertiary-care center within one of the nation's leading integrated health systems: * Lead program development, quality and performance initiatives, faculty recruitment, and strategic growth * Cultivate a collaborative, high-performing culture within the medical group * Meaningful academic engagement through the Henry Ford Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program — resident education, mentorship, and curriculum development * Academic appointment at Wayne State University School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine * Outstanding technical expertise in adult cardiac surgery with a sustained record of clinical excellence * Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and programmatic growth * Interest in surgical education, mentorship, and academic advancement * Substantial institutional support and resources of a premier integrated health system ## Compensation & Benefits * Competitive salary based on experience and training — candidate may submit salary expectations * Excellent earning potential * Flexible scheduling supporting work-life balance * Stability of a well-established major health system * Full benefits — details provided upon inquiry ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified in Cardiac Surgery — required * Cardiac Surgery Fellowship — required * Minimum 5 years of experience as a cardiac surgeon — required * Active Michigan medical license — highly preferred * BLS, DEA, CSR, and CDS — required * Previous management or leadership experience — preferred ## About the Community – Detroit, Michigan * One of America's most storied and resurgent cities — a dynamic cultural and economic revival underway * World-class arts including the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Motown Museum * Home to the Detroit Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, and Pistons — passionate sports city * Thriving dining scene, craft breweries, and a vibrant downtown and Midtown corridor * Excellent schools and diverse communities throughout the greater metro area * Affordable cost of living relative to other major U.S. metros * Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport offering extensive domestic and international connections