About this opportunity
Henry Ford Health lists this Division Chief - Orthopedics Shoulder and Elbow opportunity in detroit, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
Henry Ford Health is seeking an accomplished Shoulder and Elbow Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the Shoulder and Elbow Division. Consideration will be made for applicants qualified to serve as Division Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery . This physician leader will be responsible for the clinical, academic, and operational leadership of the Shoulder and Elbow Division within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
The Division Chief will guide the strategic development and growth of the program across the health system, advance high-quality patient care, support academic scholarship, and foster a collaborative, multidisciplinary culture aligned with the mission of Henry Ford Health.
This role provides the opportunity to lead a highly respected orthopaedic program within a large, integrated academic health system while contributing to innovation in surgical care, research, and education.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the Shoulder and Elbow Division across the health system.
Maintain an active clinical practice focused on advanced shoulder and elbow surgery, including complex reconstruction, arthroplasty, and sports-related injuries.
Develop and standardize evidence-based clinical pathways to ensure high-quality outcomes and patient safety.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners including sports medicine, trauma, rehabilitation, radiology, and pain management.
Program Development and Strategy
Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Shoulder and Elbow Division, including service line growth, program expansion, and innovation.
Identify opportunities to expand advanced surgical techniques, minimally invasive procedures, and new technologies.
Support outreach and collaboration across regional hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers within the health system.
Drive initiatives to enhance patient access, referral relationships, and program visibility.
Qualifications
Required
MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Completion of Orthopaedic Surgery residency.
Completion of fellowship training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery including arthroplasty, arthroscopy, instability, and fracture.
Board certification or board eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Michigan.
Demonstrated clinical excellence in shoulder and elbow surgery.
Preferred
5-10+ years of clinical experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
Prior experience leading or building a specialty division, program, or service line.
Academic experience including research, publications, and teaching.
Experience working within large health systems or academic medical centers.
Preference will be given to those at the Associate or Full Professor level or institutional equivalent.
Interest in innovation, clinical trials, and outcomes research.
History of collaboration in the research with basic and translational scientists including grant participation.
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Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
Who can apply
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