Physician - Surgery - Orthopedic Saginaw

Located in middle Michigan, Covenant Advanced Center for Orthopaedics is seeking a highly motivated Total Joint Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team.


Job Description:
Can only accept certification from ABOS (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Covenant HealthCare is seeking a fellowship-trained, BC/BE, Orthopaedic Joint Surgeon to work full-time alongside a 10-physician team in Saginaw, MI. Supporting specialties include trauma, sports, pediatrics, hand (plastic surgery), podiatry.
As an Arthroplasty specialist at Covenant Healthcare, you will play a pivotal role in providing specialized orthopedic care focused on primary and revision joint reconstruction, replacement. This position will also be working with joint infections.
Wide range of orthopedic joint surgeries, including
- Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Revision Joint Surgery
Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care to patients
Your expertise in diagnosing, treating, and surgically managing complex joint conditions will contribute to improving the quality of life for patients seeking relief from joint-related ailments.
This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to advancements in orthopedic surgery.
Call Responsibility equates to about 4 calls per month
Work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide a seamless patient experience
Stay up-to-date on the latest advances in total joint arthroplasty
Access to Stryker MAKO robot
Strong clinical skills and judgment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to providing excellent patient care
What makes Covenant Orthopaedics so extraordinary?
- We have highly trained, extraordinary orthopaedic surgeons.
- We have an orthopaedic trauma team on staff serving the Great Lakes Bay Region.
- We have the most advanced state-of-the-art technology.
- We offer a comprehensive range of services from surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation.
- We perform minimally invasive total joint replacement surgery.
- We specialize in all injuries including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves for every generation.
- We offer an on-campus partnership with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital which includes both inpatient and outpatient therapies.
EPIC EMR
2+ years of work experience in total joint arthroplasty (not including training)
Open to H-1B visa candidates, but cannot accept J-1 waivers
Not accepting Locums candidates
Compensation and Benefits:
Excellent compensation package based on MGMA standards and experience - base salary is at the 50th percentile of MGMA. Provider may submit salary expectations with presentation.
RVU-based incentive compensation plan
Relocation Allowance, if applicable
Sign-on Bonus (to be discussed at interview)
Opportunity for Educational Stipend during Fellowship year
Generous paid vacation (37 days including CME)
CME Stipend
Paid Professional Dues and Licensing fees
Retirement Plan 403(b) Plan and 457 (b)
Life, Health, and fully paid Dental and Vision with Long-Term, Short-Term Disability
Professional Liability Coverage w/Tail
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED AT NAME CLEAR UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

Board Certified or Board Eligible (0-5 years of fellowship) in Orthopedic Surgery from ABOS - REQUIRED (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Active MI license (or in process of obtaining) - HIGHLY PREFERRED
Fellowship-trained in Adult Reconstruction - REQUIRED
2+ years of work experience in total joint arthroplasty - PREFERRED
By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through an agency.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Board Certified
Board Eligible
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Michigan
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Fellowship-trained in Adult Reconstruction
ABOUT THE FACILITY
About Covenant Center for Advanced Orthopaedics:
From diagnosis to recovery, you can trust the region's most comprehensive orthopaedic program.
There's a reason people come for miles for orthopaedic surgery at Covenant HealthCare: Our orthopaedic surgeons and physicians are second to none. Together we deliver fully integrated, comprehensive care with a team of highly skilled nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals who will help you through the healing process.
What makes Covenant Orthopaedics so extraordinary?
Covenant is ranked #1 for orthopaedic care in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
We have the largest, most comprehensive team of orthopaedic surgeons in the Saginaw area.
We were the first in the Great Lakes Bay Region to perform MAKO robotic knee replacement surgery, and we perform more MAKO procedures than any other area hospital. Our highly skilled MAKO surgeons perform the highest number of procedures per surgeon in the state.
We offer minimally invasive total joint replacement surgery.
We have the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology.
We offer a comprehensive range of services from surgery to physical therapy and rehabilitation, for all injuries affecting bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and/or nerves.
We have an orthopaedic trauma team available 24/7.
We offer podiatry medicine and treat conditions of the foot and ankle. Including ankle replacements, fractures, sprains, bunions, hammer toe, Sever's Disease, and ingrown toenails.
About Covenant HealthCare:
Covenant HealthCare is the one health system in the Great Lakes Bay Region that delivers extraordinary care across generations and across specialties. As the largest, most comprehensive health care provider in the region, you can trust Covenant HealthCare with the health needs of your entire family. We offer 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, orthopaedics, robotic surgery and many other services.


But as a non-profit, our extraordinary care goes beyond our outstanding medical services. It's our compassionate and caring team that makes the difference; their support means you always have someone by your side from diagnosis to recovery. We go above and beyond for our patients every day, and in every way. And that extraordinary commitment extends to the communities we serve. Because by working together for a healthier community, we can build a better tomorrow for generations to come.
Covenant HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider in the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan. We offer a full range of medical services, including acute care, specialty care, and outpatient services. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care possible, and we are always looking for talented physicians to join our team.
If you are a physician who is looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we encourage you to consider Covenant HealthCare. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest minds in the medical field. We also have a strong commitment to patient care, and we believe that our physicians are the most important part of our team.
Forbes ranked Covenant HealthCare as the #1 Best Employer in HealthCare in Michigan two years in a row
A major teaching hospital to Central Michigan University's College of Medicine's seven residency programs and medical students.
Covenant has set the standard for hospital medicine programs nationwide. We have a 24/7 program that allows family medicine physicians to practice in an outpatient setting.
Covenant is the largest health care provider in the region and largest health care employer in Saginaw County
4,600+ employees, 500+ volunteers and more than 500+ physicians on medical staff
312,500+ Primary Care and Specialist encounters through Covenant Medical Group
About the Community:
Saginaw, Michigan, is the seat of Saginaw County and sits along the Saginaw River. Once a booming lumber town in the 19th century, it transitioned into a major industrial center in the 20th century. While the city faced economic challenges in recent decades, it remains the largest municipality in the Great Lakes Bay Region, with a metropolitan population exceeding 377,000.
Saginaw boasts a rich history, evident in its museums and cultural sites. The city also offers access to the natural beauty of the Saginaw Bay watershed, the largest freshwater coastal wetland in the United States.