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Position Overview
Covenant Medical Group, the employed physician network of Covenant HealthCare, is seeking a compassionate, high-caliber Urgent Care Physician to join our extraordinary medical team. As the largest hospital-integrated physician group in the Great Lakes Bay Region, we are a physician-driven, patient-focused organization dedicated to clinical excellence and professional fulfillment.
Due to increasing volumes and a commitment to expanding patient access, this position is a high priority for our health system. This role offers a predictable, flexible schedule, working across at least two of our five state-of-the-art urgent care clinics located throughout Saginaw County. It is also an ideal track for providers interested in stepping into a Medical Director role within the next couple of years.
Schedule & Operational Details
- Work-Life Balance: Three 12-hour shifts per week. Weekend and holiday rotations are required (typically working every 3rd weekend).
- Clinic Hours: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Holidays: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Closed Christmas Day).
- Patient Volume: Enjoy a manageable pace averaging 3 to 5 patients per hour.
- Scope of Practice: See a wide and engaging pathology across all age groups, from newborns to geriatrics. Cases are low-acuity (ESI levels 4-5), focusing on acute medical illnesses and minor surgical procedures (e.g., lacerations/stitches, splinting fractures).
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a skilled, autonomous team of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Clinical Assistants (NCAs). Our advanced practice providers work independently "next to" our physicians rather than under direct line supervision.
- Advanced Infrastructure: Every location features walk-in x-ray, modern labs, and a fully integrated Epic EMR system that connects seamlessly with our primary care network and emergency department.
Candidate Requirements
- Education/Certification: Board Certified (BC) in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
- Licensure: Active Michigan Medical License (or the ability to obtain one).
- Life Support: Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Experience: Past or present experience in an urgent care or emergency room setting is highly preferred; must display excellent interpersonal, multitasking, and diagnostic skills.
- Quality Focus: A strong dedication to the patient experience.
Compensation & Performance Incentives
Covenant HealthCare offers an extremely competitive base compensation plan alongside professional liability coverage and robust incentive bonuses.
- Hourly Incentive Pool: Earn an extra $10.00 for every hour worked, building a potential annual incentive pool of up to $18,720.
- Patient Satisfaction Payouts: Up to 40% of your incentive pool is tied to achieving monthly individual patient experience benchmarks, with an additional 20% tied to collective group success.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical package options (ASR HMO or PPO) available the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- Dental & Vision: Fully employer-paid Delta Dental Enhanced PPO premium; comprehensive vision coverage through VSP.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 6 months of service, scaling up to 12 days (144 hours) based on tenure.
- Financial Protection: Free Group Term Life Insurance/AD&D (3x annual earnings up to $500,000), plus employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Retirement: Access to tax-advantaged 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.
- Professional Allowances: Up to $3,000 annually for CME and $1,000 annually for professional dues (available day one). All pre-approved annual licensing fees are covered 100%.
About Covenant HealthCare & The Community
Covenant HealthCare is the largest healthcare provider in the region and the 6th largest hospital system in Michigan, featuring 643 beds and a Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. Renowned for clinical training, we serve as a major teaching facility for Central Michigan Universitys College of Medicine.
Located in the heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region, Saginaw County blends a vibrant, community-oriented atmosphere with an incredibly low cost of living, award-winning schools, and diverse housing options. Whether you enjoy thriving downtown cultures or outdoor recreation across Michigan's largest watershed, our region offers a big-city feel with small-town charm and expenses.