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6.6/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Critical Care Medicine — ranked against 197 active roles in this specialty
Physician - Medical Director of Cardiovascular Critical Care - Royal Oak
About the Role
Full-time Medical Director of Cardiovascular Critical Care. Leadership role in 20-bed CICU. Royal Oak, MI.
Join Corewell Health as a Cardiovascular Critical Care Medical Director – Royal Oak in Royal Oak, Michigan, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- On-demand pay program
- Discounts directory
- Optional identity theft protection
- Home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
This position offers no call requirements, weekends off. Work with Corewell Health in Royal Oak, Michigan, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will lead the 20-bed cardiology intensive care unit and oversee care model design for critically ill patients. They will also maintain a clinical practice, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in quality initiatives and educational programs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in cardiovascular disease with advanced fellowship training in critical care. Demonstrated expertise in managing high-acuity cardiovascular patients and strong clinical leadership skills are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Medical Director of Cardiovascular Critical Care - Royal Oak at Corewell Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Critical Care Medicine — ranked against 197 active Critical Care Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
Michigan's cost-of-living index is 91.0 (US average = 100) — Michigan ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Critical Care Medicine roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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