Physician - General Surgeon (non-operative) - Contingent
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Job Description
Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.
We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.
With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.
Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
- Physician - Henry Ford Health
- Job Title
- Physician
About the Department
Join the dedicated team at Providence Hospital - Novi campus, a respected network within Henry Ford Health, serving communities across Oakland County.
Our hospitals offer advanced specialty care with deep local roots, combining the strength of a leading health system with convenient suburban locations, excellent amenities, and strong community connections.
As part of our team, you'll contribute to a legacy of exceptional care and innovation in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a contingent physician to provide overnight, non-operative coverage for the General Surgery service, supporting general, HPB, colorectal, thoracic, plastic, and vascular surgery patients.
The role includes evaluating new routine and emergent consults, responding to acute changes in patient status, addressing nursing calls, entering orders, and performing select bedside procedures. Shifts are 12-hour overnight shifts (6:00 p. m.–6:30 a. m.)
Monday through Friday, both day and night shifts on weekends/holidays, and an option for 24-hour coverage Saturday, Sunday, and holidays; ideally, the physician will be available for at least four shifts per month, with additional shifts available.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Coordinate discharge planning with case management to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Recommend and participate in initiatives to improve cost-effectiveness and quality of care.
- Accept patient referrals and act as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for hospitalized patients.
- Provide accurate documentation to meet insurance requirements and appeal denials promptly.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultations, including on-call schedules, for your specialty.
Qualifications
- Required Qualifications
- Medical degree from an accredited institution.
- Valid medical license to practice in the state of Michigan.
- Board certification or eligibility in the relevant specialty.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Participation in academic or research programs.
Additional Information
At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team at Henry Ford Health and be part of a community dedicated to exceptional care and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide overnight, non-operative coverage for the General Surgery service, including evaluating consults and performing bedside procedures. They are responsible for managing acute changes in patient status, entering orders, and coordinating discharge planning.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 90% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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