Neurological Spine Surgery Physician
Reported by 12 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Schedule
- 3–4 clinic days per week plus 1–2 OR/procedure/call days · Shared call among 5 physicians with 8 NPs supporting inpatient rounds 24/7
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $850k – $1,072k
- Practice
- Multi-site neurosciences program within integrated health system · Hospital (includes Level I and II Trauma Centers, tertiary care referral centers)
12 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
This full-time employed neurosurgeon role focuses on spinal surgery within a large integrated health system with privileges at five facilities including Level I and II Trauma Centers. The position features a schedule of 3–4 clinic days plus 1–2 OR/call days weekly, shared call among five physicians supported by eight NPs, managed administrative support, and welcomes participation in research.
What the posting highlights
- Shared call among 5 physicians with advanced practice providers supporting inpatient rounds
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $850k – $1,072k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 12 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 12 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Tenet Healthcare
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Multi-site neurosciences program within integrated health system
- Facility type
- Hospital (includes Level I and II Trauma Centers, tertiary care referral centers)
- Trauma level
- Level I and II Trauma Centers
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- 3–4 clinic days per week plus 1–2 OR/procedure/call days
- Call burden
- shared call among 5 physicians with 8 NPs supporting inpatient rounds 24/7
- Coverage model
- shared call among 5 physicians with advanced practice providers supporting inpatient rounds
- Admin burden
- fully managed in-house billing, coding, collections; robust ancillary staff support
- FTE
- 1
- Research
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Tenet Healthcare and DMC Medical Group are seeking a fellowship-trained spinal neurosurgeon to join a well-established, multi-site neurosciences program at the heart of one of the Midwest's most iconic medical institutions. You'll practice within a fully integrated system offering hospital privileges across all five DMC facilities — including Level I and II Trauma Centers — backed by a newly accredited Neuro Critical Care Fellowship program. This is a rare opportunity to build a high-impact spine practice with the infrastructure, team support, and academic energy to fuel your growth. If you're ready to lead in a collaborative environment where research is welcomed and excellence is the standard, Detroit is calling.
Position Highlights- Specialty: Spinal Neurosurgery with a mix of General Neurosurgery and spine-based procedures
- Schedule: 3–4 clinic days per week plus 1–2 OR/procedure/call days
- Call: Shared call among 5 physicians, with 8 NPs supporting inpatient rounds 24/7
- Primary Practice Site: DMC Neurosurgery Clinic, downtown Detroit at Harper Hospital
- Hospital Privileges: All 5 DMC facilities, including Level I and II Trauma Centers and tertiary care referral centers
- Technology: PACS on-site, hospital-attached for seamless access
- Support: Robust ancillary staff, in-house billing, coding, collections, and marketing support
- Research: Participation welcomed within an academically oriented neurosciences program
- Competitive employed compensation package
- Physician time off including vacation and CME allowance
- In-house billing, coding, and collections — fully managed for you
- Website development and marketing support handled on your behalf
- Free parking at all DMC facility locations
- Malpractice insurance provided, including tail coverage
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurological Surgery
- Completion of an accredited spine-based fellowship required
- Active Michigan medical license, or willingness to obtain
- 3–5 years of post-training clinical experience
Detroit delivers an affordable, culturally rich lifestyle that's hard to match in any major metro — with a cost of living well below the national average and a city that punches well above its weight. The culinary scene is nationally recognized, the arts and music heritage runs deep (the Motown Museum alone is worth the move), and a growing community of entrepreneurs and creatives is driving genuine urban renewal. Outdoor recreation is plentiful, from the Detroit Riverwalk and Belle Isle Park to the broader Great Lakes region, and the city is home to all four major professional sports franchises. Detroit Metro Airport connects you quickly to destinations coast to coast and internationally, making it as easy to get away as it is to settle in.