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 job description 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 job descriptions 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.
What We’re Looking For
- 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
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
- Department: Anesthesiology-Professional
- Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
