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Adult Cardiac Surgeon, Michigan Medicine and 

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing

The University of Michigan, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery is seeking a full-time cardiac surgeon at the Clinical Assistant level. This position is a faculty appointment in the University of Michigan Medical School with clinical responsibilities solely at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing. The surgeon will have the responsibility of performing complex adult cardiac and thoracic surgery.  On-call coverage is required and will be shared with fellow faculty. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

UM Health-Sparrow has grown to become the region's largest health system, and its diverse range of facilities offer some of the most advanced medical technology available in the world. The UM Health-Sparrow Heart and Vascular program include a 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility with dedicated inpatient units exclusively focused on various levels and types of cardiac care, and Lansing Heart & Vascular, which provides outpatient heart and vascular services across mid-Michigan and Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery for patients needing open heart, vascular and thoracic surgeries. This position is an integral role within Michigan Medicine's statewide cardiac surgery service line and will collaborate with the academic medical center in Ann Arbor and current Michigan Medicine cardiac surgery programs across the state.

Practice and Program Highlights

• Established Practice: Join a successful cardiovascular program that has served the region for over 20 years.
• Robust Support System: Work alongside experienced, cardiac-trained anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and a dedicated structural heart team.
• Full Range of Services: The practice offers a comprehensive range of cardiovascular services. 
• Recognized Excellence, STS 3-star rating in CABG
• Expansive service area and referral network.
• Become a faculty member of a large team of expert surgeons located in Ann Arbor and across the state and all the departmental including quality analysis, assistance with complex cases, and opportunities for access to novel clinical trials. 
• U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center is the #1 heart and heart surgery program in Michigan, and one of the top ranked programs in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
• The Department of Cardiac Surgery at Michigan Medicine is a world leader in developing pioneering treatments that improve outcomes for the most complex conditions, shaping the future of heart health.

 Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of Michigan
• Professional liability coverage 
• CME allowance to support your professional growth.
• Relocation assistance.
• Retirement plans: a 403(b) with employer contribution and a 457(b) tax-deferred plan.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and CME.
• Health, pharmacy, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) or acceptable equivalents listed below. 
  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
  • Royal Colleges as specified below: Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP)
  • The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) 
•  Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency.
•  Proficient in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery with excellent technical skills.
• A proven track record of high-quality outcomes
• Must hold or obtain a full, unrestricted medical license in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience.

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