Division Chief, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery - Lead, Innovate

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an accomplished Shoulder and Elbow Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the Shoulder and Elbow Division. The role offers consideration for serving as Division Chief, leading clinical, academic, and operational aspects within Orthopaedic Surgery.

The Division Chief will guide strategic development across the health system, advance high-quality patient care, and foster scholarship and collaboration in a large academic health system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership 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, program expansion, and innovation.
• 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.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic vision

Program development

Collaboration across disciplines

Evidence-based pathways

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Orthopaedic Surgery residency

Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (arthroplasty, arthroscopy, instability, fracture)

ABOS board certification or eligibility

Michigan medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking an accomplished Shoulder and Elbow Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the Shoulder and Elbow Division. The role offers consideration for serving as Division Chief, leading clinical, academic, and operational aspects within Orthopaedic Surgery.

The Division Chief will guide strategic development across the health system, advance high-quality patient care, and foster scholarship and collaboration in a large academic health system.