Family Medicine, Join Covenant HealthCare: Rewarding Family Medicine Career in the Great Lakes Ba...

Job Description

Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Michigan, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine Physician to join our collegial medical group. This full-time position offers a rewarding career in the beautiful Great Lakes Bay Region.

Opportunity Details:

• Practice Setting: Outpatient practice with a robust employed hospitalist program in place, eliminating the need for hospital coverage by primary care physicians.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements.
• Typical schedule is 4.5 days per week, with 36 patient contact hours and 4 administrative hours.
• Flexibility for a 4-day work week may be available depending on other providers.
• Basic clinic hours are Monday-Thursday 8 AM - 4:30 PM (with a one-hour lunch break) and Friday 8 AM - 12 PM, though some variability exists based on clinic and provider needs.
• No mandated Saturday or evening requirements at this time.
• Call Arrangement: Shared call arrangement with primary care colleagues (phone only).
• Patient Volume: Moving to a 15/30-minute schedule (from 20/40 minutes) with the ability to extend the time for patients known to take longer.
• Support Staff: Each physician has one dedicated Medical Assistant (MA). Clinics typically have an onsite manager or shared leadership , and generally one clerical MA for check-in and one for check-out. Some clinics also have Lead MAs and Case Managers, with plans for expansion of Case Manager support.
• Technology & Efficiency:
• Utilizes Epic EMR with comprehensive training and ongoing support from Onsite Support Assistants (OSAs).
• DeepScribe is used in almost every clinic for note-taking to streamline administrative tasks.
• Seamless communication ensures every admission and ER visit is sent to the PCP via Epic, keeping you informed of patient care transitions.
• Procedures and Virtual Appointments: All practices perform minor procedures based on provider preference , and all clinics have the capability for virtual appointments.
• Patient-Centered Medical Homes: Many practice sites are designated patient-centered medical homes, some with CPC+ status.

Compensation & Benefits:

Covenant HealthCare offers an extremely competitive compensation package, recognized as one of the highest in the region, designed to support your professional and personal well-being.

• Salary Guarantee: A two-year salary guarantee is provided for physicians.
• Productivity & Incentive Bonuses:
• Opportunity for additional compensation if calculated wRVU Compensation exceeds the base compensation at fiscal year end (July-June).
• Additional incentive compensation opportunities for meeting core performance expectations (documentation, meeting attendance, patient access, new patient access, hospital follow-up access).
• Commencement Bonus: A one-time Commencement Bonus is possible.
• Loan Repayment: Possible student loan assistance, especially relevant for PSLF program eligibility (501(c)3 organization). Such payment shall be made directly to the financial institution.
• Moving Allowance: Reimbursement for reasonable household moving expenses to the Saginaw Community.
• Educational Support: Educational support is provided while completing residency.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits include life, health, dental, and vision for the physician and family.
• Malpractice Coverage: Premiums for malpractice insurance coverage are provided by Covenant HealthCare.
• Paid Time Off: 37 days of paid vacation, approved in advance by Director.
• Allowances: CME allowance and allowance for professional dues annually.

About Covenant Medical Group (CMG):

Covenant Medical Group is the employed physician network of Covenant HealthCare. As the largest hospital-integrated physician group in the Great Lakes Bay Region , CMG consists of more than 230 physicians across numerous subspecialties, including primary care. CMG is a physician-driven and patient-focused organization built on a commitment to set the standards for excellence in health care delivery, community stewardship and professional fulfillment.

About Covenant HealthCare:

Covenant HealthCare is one of Michigan's largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers north of metro Detroit. Located in the heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region, it is the sixth largest hospital in Michigan with 623 beds and the region's only Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center including air medical transport service. With more than 20 inpatient and outpatient facilities, including two major acute care medical centers, Covenant services people from more than 20 counties across central and northeast Michigan.

Covenant also boasts the only regional neonatal and pediatric intensive care units and provides a broad spectrum of programs and services, ranging from high-risk obstetrics, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, to acute care including a Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery and many other services. As a non-profit, Covenant HealthCare's extraordinary care goes beyond outstanding medical services, with its compassionate and caring team making the difference.

Covenant is the region's preferred hospital and a leader in electronic medical records (utilizing EPIC). It serves as a major teaching hospital in addition to providing training facilities for Central Michigan Universitys medical education program, including seven residency programs and medical students. Covenant is the largest healthcare provider in the region and largest healthcare employer in Saginaw County , with 4,600+ employees, 500+ volunteers and more than 600 physicians on medical staff.

About Saginaw and the Great Lakes Bay Region:

The Great Lakes Bay Region, encompassing Saginaw, Midland, Bay City, and Mount Pleasant, offers a vibrant and diverse community. The economically diverse County of Saginaw is located in the central portion of Michigans Lower Peninsula and is part of the Great Lakes Bay Region. Saginaw County, with a population of nearly 200,000 residents , is a hub of research, product development, and manufacturing for the auto, chemical, silicon, advanced materials, and technology industries. The broader Great Lakes Bay Region has a population of more than 575,000 residents and is home to chemical and innovation giants such as Dow and Hemlock Semiconductor, and an automotive sector led by Nexteer Automotive and General Motors facilities.

Saginaw County is the regions medical center featuring the new Central Michigan College of Medicine , and is an established service area for professional services, such as accounting and legal specialties. The Great Lakes Bay Region also has a strong position as a retail and tourist destination, which coincides with exceptional quality of life. The region boasts a growing economy, outstanding healthcare, a low cost of living, award-winning schools, and diverse housing options. It combines a vibrant, big-city feel with small city expenses and charm. The Great Lakes Bay Region is also rich in natural resources, being the largest watershed in Michigan, with the Saginaw River and eight different rivers intertwining and draining into the Saginaw Bay which is connected to Lake Huron.