Perm – Director of Cardiac Surgery – Academic Leadership Role
Updated 11/06/26
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Physician
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Academic/Training Program
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
5 years
Job description
Job description
A major integrated health system in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a distinguished mid-career or senior adult cardiac surgeon to serve as Director of Cardiac Surgery at a tertiary-care hospital with a long tradition of cardiovascular excellence.
The Role:
• Lead program development, quality and performance initiatives, surgeon recruitment and strategic growth
• Build a collaborative, high-performing culture within a large multispecialty medical group
• Meaningful academic engagement through an established cardiothoracic surgery residency – education, mentorship and curriculum development
• Academic appointment with affiliated medical schools, commensurate with experience
Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive compensation based on experience (discussed at interview)
• Substantial institutional support and system resources
• Comprehensive benefits
Credentialing timeline: approximately 90–120 days.
The Role:
• Lead program development, quality and performance initiatives, surgeon recruitment and strategic growth
• Build a collaborative, high-performing culture within a large multispecialty medical group
• Meaningful academic engagement through an established cardiothoracic surgery residency – education, mentorship and curriculum development
• Academic appointment with affiliated medical schools, commensurate with experience
Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive compensation based on experience (discussed at interview)
• Substantial institutional support and system resources
• Comprehensive benefits
Credentialing timeline: approximately 90–120 days.
Job Responsibilities
• Perform adult cardiac surgery
• Drive quality, performance improvement and program growth
• Recruit and develop surgeons
• Teach and mentor cardiothoracic surgery residents
• Collaborate across cardiology, anesthesia and critical care
Qualifications
• Board Certified (cardiothoracic surgery)
• Cardiac surgery fellowship
• 5+ years of practice as a cardiac surgeon
• Leadership experience in an academic or high-volume program preferred
• Michigan license highly preferred
• BLS, DEA and Michigan CSR
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