What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Cardiac Surgery position at Archway Physician Recruitment?
**Director of Cardiac Surgery**
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
An established tertiary-care medical center in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking an accomplished Director of Cardiac Surgery for a full-time, permanent leadership position. This position is ideal for a distinguished mid-career or senior adult cardiac surgeon with exceptional clinical expertise, a strong record of leadership, and a commitment to advancing cardiovascular care.
The selected candidate will lead the development and strategic growth of the cardiac surgery program while promoting clinical excellence, quality improvement, innovation, and patient-centered care. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of a high-impact cardiac surgery program within a well-established healthcare system.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Provide clinical and strategic leadership for the adult cardiac surgery program.
* Lead program development, quality improvement, and performance initiatives.
* Support strategic planning and sustainable program growth.
* Oversee faculty recruitment and contribute to the development of a high-performing surgical team.
* Foster multidisciplinary collaboration among surgeons, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
* Promote evidence-based practices, patient safety, and exceptional clinical outcomes.
* Participate in resident education, mentorship, and curriculum development through an established cardiothoracic surgery residency program.
* Contribute to academic advancement, scholarly activity, and the development of future surgical leaders.
* Cultivate a collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
**Required Qualifications**
* Board certification
* Completion of a cardiac surgery fellowship.
* Minimum of five years of experience as a cardiac surgeon.
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
* Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
* Current Controlled Substance Registration (CSR/CDS), as applicable.
* Demonstrated excellence in adult cardiac surgery.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative leadership skills.
* Commitment to multidisciplinary care, quality improvement, and program development.
* Preferred Qualifications
* Active Michigan medical license; highly preferred.
* Previous management or clinical leadership experience.
* Experience leading an academic or high-volume cardiac surgery program.
* Demonstrated interest in surgical education, mentorship, and academic advancement.
* A record of scholarly achievement and professional recognition commensurate with career stage.
**Academic Opportunities**
The Director will have meaningful opportunities to participate in cardiothoracic surgery resident education, mentorship, and curriculum development. Academic appointment opportunities at affiliated medical schools may be available, commensurate with experience, scholarly accomplishments, and professional standing.
**Compensation and Benefits**
* Competitive compensation based on experience and training.
* Excellent earning potential.
* Flexible scheduling opportunities to support work-life balance.
* Institutional resources and support for program development and clinical excellence.
* Opportunity to lead and expand an established cardiac surgery program within a stable, integrated healthcare system.
**Highlights**
This leadership position offers an accomplished cardiac surgeon the opportunity to advance cardiovascular services, mentor the next generation of surgeons, strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration, and influence the strategic direction of an established cardiac surgery program.
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
An established tertiary-care medical center in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking an accomplished Director of Cardiac Surgery for a full-time, permanent leadership position. This position is ideal for a distinguished mid-career or senior adult cardiac surgeon with exceptional clinical expertise, a strong record of leadership, and a commitment to advancing cardiovascular care.
The selected candidate will lead the development and strategic growth of the cardiac surgery program while promoting clinical excellence, quality improvement, innovation, and patient-centered care. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of a high-impact cardiac surgery program within a well-established healthcare system.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Provide clinical and strategic leadership for the adult cardiac surgery program.
* Lead program development, quality improvement, and performance initiatives.
* Support strategic planning and sustainable program growth.
* Oversee faculty recruitment and contribute to the development of a high-performing surgical team.
* Foster multidisciplinary collaboration among surgeons, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
* Promote evidence-based practices, patient safety, and exceptional clinical outcomes.
* Participate in resident education, mentorship, and curriculum development through an established cardiothoracic surgery residency program.
* Contribute to academic advancement, scholarly activity, and the development of future surgical leaders.
* Cultivate a collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
**Required Qualifications**
* Board certification
* Completion of a cardiac surgery fellowship.
* Minimum of five years of experience as a cardiac surgeon.
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
* Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
* Current Controlled Substance Registration (CSR/CDS), as applicable.
* Demonstrated excellence in adult cardiac surgery.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative leadership skills.
* Commitment to multidisciplinary care, quality improvement, and program development.
* Preferred Qualifications
* Active Michigan medical license; highly preferred.
* Previous management or clinical leadership experience.
* Experience leading an academic or high-volume cardiac surgery program.
* Demonstrated interest in surgical education, mentorship, and academic advancement.
* A record of scholarly achievement and professional recognition commensurate with career stage.
**Academic Opportunities**
The Director will have meaningful opportunities to participate in cardiothoracic surgery resident education, mentorship, and curriculum development. Academic appointment opportunities at affiliated medical schools may be available, commensurate with experience, scholarly accomplishments, and professional standing.
**Compensation and Benefits**
* Competitive compensation based on experience and training.
* Excellent earning potential.
* Flexible scheduling opportunities to support work-life balance.
* Institutional resources and support for program development and clinical excellence.
* Opportunity to lead and expand an established cardiac surgery program within a stable, integrated healthcare system.
**Highlights**
This leadership position offers an accomplished cardiac surgeon the opportunity to advance cardiovascular services, mentor the next generation of surgeons, strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration, and influence the strategic direction of an established cardiac surgery program.