Physician - Associate Cardiac Surgeon - Royal Oak

Spectrum Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Cardiac Surgery team in Royal Oak (with assignments to Troy and Dearborn) invites a Clinical Associate to join a 12–24 month program offering exposure to complex aortic reconstruction, robotic valve procedures, and mechanical circulatory support. Successful candidates will have completed an ACGME cardiothoracic residency and be ABTS eligible or certified.

The role emphasizes clinical, academic, and teaching activities, with independent operative privileges and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency is required.
• ABTS eligibility or board certification is required or anticipated.
• Strong emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills are essential for success in a matrixed service line.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ECMO program with call responsibilities.
• Participate in mitral valve robotic program, including consultations, workups and assisting at surgery with graduated responsibility.
• Participate in durable LVAD program.
• Participate in advanced aortic percutaneous and open procedures.
• Assist with periodic weekend and night call.
• Participate in academic activities and podium presentations at regional, national and international venues.
• Engage in Quality Improvement initiatives and education activities within the service line.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Conflict resolution

Education

ABTS eligible or certified

ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic residency completed

Job description

The Clinical Associate in Cardiac Surgery position at William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, with secondary assignments to Troy and Dearborn campuses, is a 12-to-24-month position designed to allow for advanced and subspecialty exposure in complex state of the art cardiac surgery including advanced aortic reconstruction, minimally invasive valvular procedures, mechanical circulatory support/ECMO and robotic procedures. The successful candidate will have completed an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency and be either ABTS eligible or certified. The individual will require a high degree of emotional intelligence with excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to function in a highly matrixed service line. The Associate will be expected to be fully engaged in clinical, academic and teaching goals of the organization. The Associate will have independent operative privileges and will be expected to assist with daily surgical procedures at all three CHE hospitals performing cardiac surgery cases at the direction of the CHE Regional Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery. As such, the service line will benefit from improved patient access, enhanced quality outcomes and improved patient throughput and efficiency.

Cardiac Surgery Junior Associate Responsibilities

• Participate in ECMO program with call responsibilities as determined by the CHE Regional Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery
• Participate in mitral valve robotic program at WBUH across entire episode of care, performing consultations, establishing appropriate work up and assisting at surgery with graduated levels of responsibility commensurate with experience
• Participate in durable LVAD program
• Participate in advanced aortic percutaneous and open procedures
• Assist with periodic weekend and night call
• Participate in academic activities of the service line culminating with podium presentations at regional, national and international venues
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives of the service line
• Participate in education activities of the service line, with periodic lectures to nursing staff, Operating Room staff, Advanced Practice Providers and other clinical team members, while promoting excellence in education
• Promote the mission, vision and values of the service line and organization, while fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment
• Participate in regular clinical conferences (i.e., Heart Team, Valve Conference, etc.)
• Attend department meetings as required by the Regional Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery
• Ensure clinical activities are performed in accordance with clinical guidelines, appropriate use criteria, and department policy
• Complete all clinical documentation in a timely manner consistent with hospital, payor and regulatory requirements

Competency: The Associate’s progress will be assessed through direct observations by the surgical faculty. Written feedback will be provided on a regular cadence as determined by the Regional Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery, with follow up as indicated.

Work Schedule and Location

• Primary Location SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak
• Department Name Surgery Royal Oak - Medical Group East WB Mkt
• Employment Type Full time Shift Variable (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Fulltime Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities— and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.