Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Med Ninjas is seeking an accomplished Cardiac Surgeon for a permanent Director of Cardiac Surgery leadership position in Detroit, Michigan. This is a senior-level opportunity to lead an adult cardiac surgery program at a tertiary-care hospital while remaining clinically active and contributing to surgical education, quality improvement, recruitment, and strategic growth.

The Director will provide both clinical and strategic leadership for the cardiac surgery program, with responsibility for:

• Adult cardiac surgery clinical excellence
• Program development and strategic growth
• Quality and performance initiatives
• Physician and faculty recruitment
• Developing a collaborative, high-performing clinical culture
• Multidisciplinary cardiovascular collaboration
• Surgical education and mentorship
• Continued expansion of the cardiac surgery service line

This position is designed for an established surgeon with a sustained record of excellence in adult cardiac surgery and an interest in shaping the future direction of a growing program.

The position includes meaningful academic involvement through a Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program, including:

• Resident education
• Surgical mentorship
• Curriculum development
• Opportunities for academic advancement

Academic appointments with Wayne State University School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine may be available based on experience, scholarly accomplishments, and professional standing.

The strongest candidate will demonstrate:

• Sustained clinical excellence in adult cardiac surgery
• Outstanding technical surgical expertise
• Leadership experience in an academic or high-volume clinical program
• Strong interest in program development and growth
• Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration
• Interest in surgical education and mentorship
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative leadership approach

• Board Certification required
• Cardiac Surgery Fellowship required
• Minimum 5+ years of Cardiac Surgery experience required
• BLS required
• DEA required
• CSR/CDS required
• Michigan medical license highly preferred
• Previous management experience preferred

The position is based at a 772-bed Level I Trauma Center within a large integrated health system.

The cardiac surgery program operates in a tertiary-care environment with multidisciplinary clinical support and access to system-wide resources for complex and high-acuity patient care.

• Competitive salary based on experience and training
• Salary expectations may be discussed during the recruitment process
• Strong institutional support for program development
• Leadership opportunity within an established health system
• Academic involvement and teaching opportunities
• Flexible scheduling supporting work-life balance
• Long-term career and program-growth potential

Estimated credentialing timeframe: days.

Candidates who meet the clinical and leadership requirements should be prepared to complete the required hospital and health-system credentialing process.

If you are a Board-Certified Cardiac Surgeon with at least 5 years of experience, completed Cardiac Surgery fellowship training, and an interest in leading and expanding an adult cardiac surgery program, apply with your current CV and preferred contact information.

A Med Ninjas recruiter will contact qualified candidates to discuss compensation, leadership expectations, credentialing, and the next steps in the selection process. (AD)