Director of Cardiac Surgery

Quick Facts

• Role: Director of Cardiac Surgery
• Focus: Adult cardiac surgery clinical and program leadership
• Setting: Inpatient, hospital-based (Level I Trauma Center)
• Academic involvement: Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program (resident education, mentorship, curriculum development)

Description

The Director of Cardiac Surgery provides clinical and strategic leadership for a growing adult cardiac surgery program while remaining clinically active. Responsibilities include program development, quality and performance initiatives, physician and faculty recruitment, building a collaborative culture, and expanding the service line. The role also supports surgical education through residency program involvement and may include academic appointments based on experience and scholarly achievements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adult cardiac surgery clinical excellence
• Lead program development and strategic growth
• Drive quality and performance initiatives
• Support physician and faculty recruitment
• Develop a collaborative, high-performing clinical culture
• Coordinate multidisciplinary cardiovascular collaboration
• Provide surgical education and mentorship
• Expand the cardiac surgery service line

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and training
• Strong institutional support for program development
• Leadership opportunity within an established health system
• Academic involvement and teaching opportunities
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Long-term career and program-growth potential
• Credentialing estimated at 90–120 days