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Detroit, Michigan

Cardiac Surgeon Physician

SurgeryIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

Join a growing cardiovascular program with Detroit Medical Center and the Detroit Medical Group/Tenet Health, where significant investment is being made to expand cardiovascular services across metro Detroit. The program is actively adding interventional cardiology resources and strengthening its regional footprint, creating long-term growth opportunities for cardiovascular surgeons.

You will work alongside an established multidisciplinary team supported by experienced advanced practice providers and a robust referral network. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a high-acuity cardiovascular service line while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Position Highlights

  • Employed cardiovascular surgery position with Detroit Medical Group.
  • Practice based at the TPR Cardiovascular Clinic within The Heart Hospital campus.
  • Daily hospital rounds with a typical schedule of 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.
  • Clinic at Sinai-Grace Hospital at least one day per week.
  • Clinic at The Heart Hospital one day per week.
  • Approximately 40 hours per week dedicated to patient care, including OR and clinic responsibilities.
  • Clinical mix of approximately 75% OR time, 15% clinic, and 10% rounding.
  • Shared call rotation currently 1:2 with plans to expand to 1:3.
  • Hospital-compensated call coverage | Call includes consults, cardiac surgery emergencies, ECMO, transfers, weekends, and holidays.
  • Typical clinic volume of 5 to 7 patients per day, depending on referrals and post-surgical follow-up.
  • Collaborate with a cardiovascular team that includes interventional and non-invasive cardiologists, pediatric cardiovascular surgeons, and a large cardiovascular referral base.
  • Privileges across Detroit Receiving, Harper, and Sinai-Grace hospitals

What We Offer

  • Employed position within a growing cardiovascular service line.
  • Hospital-compensated call coverage.
  • Experienced APP support for ICU and inpatient care, including ECMO management assistance.
  • Established APP training infrastructure that supports physician efficiency and patient care.
  • Opportunity to work within a rapidly expanding cardiovascular network across metro Detroit
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • Board Certified
  • Cardiovascular Surgery training and expertise
  • Active MI Medical License
  • Residents and fellows are encouraged to apply

Why Detroit

Detroit offers the energy of a world-class metropolitan area with an affordable cost of living and a strong sense of community. The city is home to renowned cultural institutions, professional sports teams, award-winning restaurants, and a growing downtown that continues to attract new investment and talent.

Outdoor recreation along the Detroit River, access to the Great Lakes, and a variety of family-friendly neighborhoods provide excellent quality of life options. With major academic institutions, diverse communities, and a rich history of innovation, Detroit is an exciting place to build both your career and your life.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Fuel your passion for patient-centered care and elevate your medical career in our thriving physician office. Join our collaborative team, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Key Responsibilities

The physician will perform cardiovascular surgeries, conduct daily hospital rounds, and manage clinic responsibilities for a high-acuity patient population. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists and advanced practice providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified in Cardiovascular Surgery and hold an active Michigan medical license. Expertise in cardiovascular surgery and the ability to participate in a shared call rotation are required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical proceduresClinical roundingMultidisciplinary collaborationReferral network managementICU management

Surgery — Physician Career Context

In Michigan, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$309k (104 salary observations; 1,356 listings), vs ~$307k nationally (11,113 salary observations; 61,802 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 41 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 90% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $463k (middle half $275k–$622k)238 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Michigan vs national$309k median in Michigan$307k nationally (about the same)104 state / 11,113 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Michigan632 active22,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 90% no call · 68% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Physician listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment632 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#4 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed
New Surgery listings694 in the last 30 days466 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,162 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Tenet Healthcare

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Hospital-compensated call coverage
Malpractice insurance
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$79k
Typical market rent
$1,328/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.