Physician - General Surgeon (non-operative) - Contingent

Henry Ford Health; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a contingent Physician to provide overnight, non-operative coverage for the General Surgery service at the Novi campus.

The role involves evaluating routine and emergent consults, responding to acute changes in patient status, and performing select bedside procedures during 12-hour night shifts (6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.), with weekend/holiday shifts and potential for 24-hour coverage.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical license MI

Board certification/eligibility

Overnight coverage

General Surgery

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Physician - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Physician

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.

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.

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.