Division Chief — Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks an accomplished Shoulder and Elbow Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the Shoulder and Elbow Division. The Division Chief may be considered to lead clinical, academic, and operational endeavors across the health system.

This role offers the opportunity to guide a respected orthopaedic program within a major academic health system, driving innovation in surgical care, research, and education through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of Orthopaedic Surgery residency.
• Completion of fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery including arthroplasty, arthroscopy, instability, and fracture.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence in shoulder and elbow surgery.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Shoulder and Elbow Division, including service line growth and innovation.
• Identify opportunities to expand advanced surgical techniques, minimally invasive procedures, and new technologies.
• Drive outreach and collaboration across regional hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers within the health system.
• Lead initiatives to enhance patient access, referral relationships, and program visibility.
• Academic activities including research, publications, and teaching.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Program development

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Academic teaching

Research experience

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Orthopaedic Surgery residency

Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery including arthroplasty/arthroscopy/instability/fracture

Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery

Michigan medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Henry Ford Health seeks an accomplished Shoulder and Elbow Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the Shoulder and Elbow Division. The Division Chief may be considered to lead clinical, academic, and operational endeavors across the health system.

This role offers the opportunity to guide a respected orthopaedic program within a major academic health system, driving innovation in surgical care, research, and education through multidisciplinary collaboration.