<p>A fellowship-trained Skull Base Neurosurgeon is needed for a full-time, employed position in Detroit, Michigan — one of the Midwest's highest-volume neurosurgical markets. The role is embedded within a collaborative five-provider neurosurgery group that handles both complex skull base cases and general neurosurgery, supported by advanced imaging technology and privileges across multiple affiliated facilities. The schedule is deliberately balanced, with the majority of the week devoted to clinic rather than call, making this a sustainable long-term practice opportunity for a subspecialist who wants to build volume without burnout.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base compensation with productivity incentives</li> <li>Full-time employed (W-2) position with long-term practice development infrastructure</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> <li>Retirement plan with employer contribution</li> <li>CME allowance plus paid time off</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) coverage including tail coverage</li> <li>Privileges at multiple affiliated facilities, expanding referral base and case variety</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>High-volume Detroit-market neurosurgery practice with a dedicated skull base subspecialty focus</li> <li>Balanced weekly schedule: 3–4 clinic days per week plus 1–2 OR/procedure/call days per week</li> <li>Shared call coverage distributed across a five-provider neurosurgery team, keeping individual call burden manageable</li> <li>Case mix spans skull base neurosurgery and general neurosurgery, supporting a broad and sustainable surgical volume</li> <li>Strong inpatient and outpatient support infrastructure in place</li> <li>On-site PACS with access to advanced imaging and technology</li> <li>Multi-facility privileges providing access to diverse patient populations and referral streams across the Detroit metropolitan area</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Fellowship training in Skull Base Neurosurgery required</li> <li>Board eligible or board certified in Neurological Surgery (MD or DO)</li> <li>Active Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of Michigan</li> <li>Prior experience in a high-volume employed neurosurgery practice setting preferred</li> <li>Proficiency across both skull base and general neurosurgery case types</li> <li>Comfort managing inpatient and outpatient responsibilities within a shared-call group model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Detroit is a major Midwestern metropolitan center undergoing sustained cultural and economic revitalization, offering physicians a dynamic urban lifestyle with a surprisingly accessible cost of living relative to comparable coastal markets. The city and its surrounding suburbs provide excellent public and private school options, a thriving arts and restaurant scene, professional sports, and easy access to the Great Lakes for year-round outdoor recreation. Detroit Metropolitan Airport connects the region to direct flights across the country, making it a practical base for physicians with family ties elsewhere.</p>