Physician - General Surgeon (non-operative) - Contingent

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health, Providence Hospital Novi campus, seeks a contingent physician for overnight, non-operative coverage of the General Surgery service. The role includes evaluating routine and emergent consults, handling on-call duties, and coordinating with nursing and case management for patient care.

Shifts are 12-hour overnight (6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.), with weekend/holiday coverage and options for additional shifts. Michigan license and board eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• MD from an accredited institution.
• Valid medical license to practice in the state of Michigan.
• Board certification or eligibility in the relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Coordinate discharge planning with case management to ensure seamless patient transitions.
• Recommend and participate in initiatives to improve cost-effectiveness and quality of care.
• Accept patient referrals and act as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for hospitalized patients.
• Provide accurate documentation to meet insurance requirements and appeal denials promptly.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultations, including on-call schedules, for your specialty.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Medical degree

Job description

• Contract

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Job Title

About the Department

Join the dedicated team at Providence Hospital - Novi campus, a respected network within Henry Ford Health, serving communities across Oakland County. Our hospitals offer advanced specialty care with deep local roots, combining the strength of a leading health system with convenient suburban locations, excellent amenities, and strong community connections. As part of our team, you'll contribute to a legacy of exceptional care and innovation in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking a contingent physician to provide overnight, non-operative coverage for the General Surgery service, supporting general, HPB, colorectal, thoracic, plastic, and vascular surgery patients. The role includes evaluating new routine and emergent consults, responding to acute changes in patient status, addressing nursing calls, entering orders, and performing select bedside procedures. Shifts are 12-hour overnight shifts (6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.) Monday through Friday, both day and night shifts on weekends/holidays, and an option for 24-hour coverage Saturday, Sunday, and holidays; ideally, the physician will be available for at least four shifts per month, with additional shifts available.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Coordinate discharge planning with case management to ensure seamless patient transitions.
• Recommend and participate in initiatives to improve cost-effectiveness and quality of care.
• Accept patient referrals and act as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for hospitalized patients.
• Provide accurate documentation to meet insurance requirements and appeal denials promptly.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultations, including on-call schedules, for your specialty.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid medical license to practice in the state of Michigan.
• Board certification or eligibility in the relevant specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Participation in academic or research programs.

Additional Information

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.