Outpatient Family Medicine Physician Opening in Saginaw, MI - Lake Living!

Seeking Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine Physician to join 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

• 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.