Neurosurgery Physician - General and Skull
Reported by 12 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Schedule
- 3–4 clinic days and 1–2 OR/procedure/call days per week · Shared call among 5 providers
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $850k – $1,072k
- Practice
- Academic medical center · Hospital
12 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The position is for a fellowship-trained skull base neurosurgeon at a nationally recognized academic medical center in Detroit with a mixed general neurosurgery and skull base practice, a schedule including clinic and OR/call days, and shared call among 5 providers supported by NPs. The role offers competitive full-time employed compensation, supportive staff, research opportunities, and privileges at five DMC facilities.
What the posting highlights
- Shared call among 5 providers with 8 NPs supporting inpatient rounds 24/7
- Care setting: Mixed practice: general neurosurgery and skull base procedures
- 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
- Academic medical center
- Facility type
- Hospital
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Schedule
- 3–4 clinic days and 1–2 OR/procedure/call days per week
- Call burden
- shared call among 5 providers
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Mixed practice: general neurosurgery and skull base procedures
- Coverage model
- shared call among 5 providers with 8 NPs supporting inpatient rounds 24/7
- Admin burden
- supportive ancillary staff, in-house billing, coding, and collections
- 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 skull base neurosurgeon to join a nationally recognized academic medical center in the heart of Detroit. The Detroit Medical Center is home to a newly established, fully accredited Neuro Critical Care Fellowship program, placing you at the forefront of neurosciences education and innovation. With hospital privileges across all five DMC facilities and a robust support infrastructure, you'll have the resources to practice at the highest level — and the bandwidth to pursue research if you choose.
Position Highlights- Mixed practice: general neurosurgery and skull base procedures
- Typical schedule: 3–4 clinic days and 1–2 OR/procedure/call days per week
- Shared call among 5 providers with 8 NPs supporting inpatient rounds 24/7
- Primary practice location: DMC Neurosurgery Clinic at Harper Hospital (downtown Detroit)
- Hospital privileges at all 5 DMC facilities
- PACS imaging on-site, directly connected to the hospital
- Supportive ancillary staff and in-house billing, coding, and collections
- Research participation welcomed
- Free parking at all DMC facilities
- Competitive compensation through a full-time employed model
- Physician time off including vacation and CME allowance
- Marketing support, website development, and practice management services handled for you
- Malpractice insurance provided, including tail coverage
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
- MD or DO degree
- Board eligible or board certified in neurological surgery
- Completion of an accredited skull base fellowship required
- Michigan medical license, or eligibility to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan
- 3–5 years of clinical experience post-training
Detroit is a city in the midst of a remarkable renaissance — a dynamic blend of deep cultural heritage and forward-looking energy that makes it one of the Midwest's most compelling places to live and work. The city offers an affordable cost of living, thriving neighborhoods like Midtown, Corktown, and Indian Village, and a world-class arts and music scene anchored by the Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown's lasting legacy. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy easy access to the Great Lakes, the Detroit Riverfront, and Michigan's stunning natural landscapes just beyond the city limits. With excellent schools, a diverse and welcoming community, and a cost of living well below the national average for a major metro, Detroit offers physicians an exceptional quality of life at an unmatched value.