Director of Cardiac Surgery
Henry Ford Health · Detroit, MI
Posted October 16, 2026
Henry Ford Hospital (Detroit) · 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, US, 48202
- Compensation: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits; Henry Ford Health does not publish pay ranges for physician roles
- Location: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
- System: Henry Ford Health, one of the nation’s leading academic health systems
Henry Ford St. John Hospital – Detroit, Michigan
Henry Ford Health is pleased to announce an exceptional leadership opportunity for a distinguished mid-career or senior adult cardiac surgeon to serve as Director of Cardiac Surgery at Henry Ford St. John Hospital, a tertiary-care center with a longstanding tradition of cardiovascular excellence and an unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and patient-centered care.
For decades, Henry Ford St. John Hospital has served as a cornerstone of advanced cardiac care in the Detroit region, providing comprehensive adult cardiac surgical services supported by strong multidisciplinary collaboration across cardiology, critical care, vascular surgery, advanced imaging, and allied specialties. The institution's legacy is defined by clinical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to training the next generation of surgeons.
We seek an accomplished surgeon whose career reflects outstanding technical expertise in adult cardiac surgery, a sustained record of clinical excellence, and exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills. The Director will lead program development, quality and performance initiatives, faculty recruitment, and strategic growth while cultivating a collaborative and high-performing culture within the Henry Ford Medical Group.
The position includes meaningful academic engagement through the Henry Ford Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program, with opportunities for resident education, mentorship, and curriculum development. Academic appointment at Wayne State University School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine will be commensurate with experience, scholarly achievements, and national standing.
Qualifications
Candidates should demonstrate:
- A sustained record of excellence in adult cardiac surgery
- Leadership experience within an academic or high-volume clinical program
- A commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and programmatic growth
- Interest in surgical education, mentorship, and academic advancement
- Outstanding communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
Henry Ford Health offers competitive compensation, substantial institutional support, and the resources of one of the nation's premier integrated health systems. This position represents a unique opportunity to lead and expand a high-impact cardiac surgery program while shaping the future of cardiovascular care within a historic and forward-looking institution.
Employer
Henry Ford Health
Henry Ford Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, headquartered in Detroit. After its joint venture with Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford spans more than 550 locations across Michigan with about 50,000 team members, and nearly 10,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers power its care and discoveries.
Henry Ford's hospitals include its flagship Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Henry Ford St. John, Henry Ford West Bloomfield, Henry Ford Macomb, Henry Ford Wyandotte, Henry Ford Jackson and Henry Ford Providence Southfield, along with Henry Ford Genesys and a statewide network of medical centers and primary care practices. The $3 billion Future of Health: Detroit investment, anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford Hospital campus, is underway.
Why physicians join Henry Ford:
- Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation's largest physician-led group practices
- Academic appointments and teaching with Michigan State University and Wayne State University, plus robust GME and medical student programs
- Nationally recognized institutes, including the Henry Ford Cancer Institute and the Henry Ford Neuroscience Institute, with active clinical trials and research
- Practice settings from the academic medical center and Level I trauma center in Detroit to community hospitals and close-knit primary care offices across Southeast, Mid- and South-Central Michigan
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
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