Cardiac Anesthesiologist

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

  Jackson County, Michigan

Jackson County, established in 1832 and named after President Andrew Jackson, is a community rich in history and Michigan pride. The county seat, the city of Jackson, blends small-town charm with modern conveniences and is known for its vibrant culture and welcoming people.

Residents enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor opportunities. With more than 100 lakes and miles of rivers and streams , Jackson is a haven for fishing, boating, and swimming. The area also offers outstanding hunting, hiking, and camping, perfect for those who love the outdoors.

Centrally located, Jackson provides easy access to  Detroit (77 miles SE), Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Detroit Metropolitan Airport , making it an ideal spot for those who appreciate both tranquility and accessibility.

 

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Henry Ford Jackson, a 420-bed health system and the only Level II Trauma Center within a 40-mile radius , has proudly served the community for over 100 years. The hospital offers comprehensive care across nearly all medical specialties, supported by more than 400 physicians  and a diverse, dedicated staff. Serving both urban and rural populations, Henry Ford Jackson combines high-quality care with the personal touch of a community-focused hospital.

Jackson truly is a hidden gem in Michigan, offering rich history, abundant recreation, and a welcoming place to live and work.

 

We are seeking a fellowship-trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist who is ready to join a team that values collaboration over hierarchy, professional growth over stagnation, and a life well lived outside the OR as much as inside it.

 

The Clinical Opportunity

This is a full-scope position anchored in cardiac anesthesia, with meaningful breadth across the entire subspecialty spectrum. You will not be siloed.

Cardiac and Structural Heart

·Established cardiac surgery program with a core mix of coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, and bread-and-butter open-heart cases, with increasing advanced case complexity over time

·Active structural heart program including  TAVR  and  MitraClip , with programmatic growth underway 

General Anesthesia Coverage (Non-Cardiac Days)

·Full general OR coverage provides variety and prevents the narrow-scope fatigue that can come with purely subspecialty practice

·Case mix includes  obstetric anesthesia, regional anesthesia, major vascular, thoracic, and straightforward pediatric cases

·We recognize that every anesthesiologist has areas they find more rewarding than others — there is genuine flexibility to shape which general case types are part of your rotation

 

Why This Position Is Different

Work-Life Balance, Actually  We mean it. This is not a 70-hour-week cardiac program with a line in the

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about “balance.” Our scheduling model is designed to protect your time, and the group actively holds each other accountable to that. You will have a life.

A Group You’ll Want to Show Up For  The department is young, dynamic, and genuinely likes each other. That matters more than most

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s admit. There is no old guard to navigate, no entrenched politics to outlast — just motivated clinicians building a department together.

System Backing That Opens Doors  Henry Ford Health is a robust, well-resourced system with infrastructure, innovation capital, and a growing regional footprint. The resources are real, and so are the opportunities they create.

Career Architecture, Not Just a Job This is a platform, not a posting. Whether your ambitions run toward subspecialty leadership, quality and patient safety work, administrative and medical directorship roles, system-level committee involvement, academic appointment, or simply becoming the best cardiac anesthesiologist in the region. There is room here to build the career you actually want. The path is yours to design.

Qualifications

· MD or DO  with completion of an  ACGME-accredited Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship

· Board Eligible or Board Certified  in Anesthesiology (ABA)

· Advanced PTEeXAM certification or eligibility ; active intraoperative TEE proficiency is essential

·Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to team-based care

·Eligible for Michigan licensure

·Research, education, and leadership experience are welcomed but not required