Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician

Location: Saginaw, Michigan

Job Description:

• Specialize in orthopedic care for the upper extremity, from elbow to fingertips, focused on diagnosing, treating, and surgically repairing conditions affecting the elbow, hand, wrist, and forearm
• Join an established practice with 10 other surgeons, supported by trauma, sports, pediatrics, hand (plastic surgery), and podiatry specialists
• Perform a wide range of surgical procedures on the elbow, wrist, and hand, providing both pre- and post-operative care
• General Ortho call responsibility is approximately about 4 calls per month
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient experience and high-quality care
• Opportunity to work within a physician-led culture and a collaborative, supportive healthcare environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities, fostering professional growth and skill development
• Access to Stryker MAKO robot for advanced surgical procedures
• Engage with a community-centered work culture focused on patient care and continuous learning
• Best Employer in Healthcare, ranked by Forbes for two consecutive years
• A major teaching hospital affiliated, supporting seven residency programs and medical students
• A leader in hospital medicine programs, Covenant's 24/7 setup enables family medicine physicians to focus on outpatient care
• Largest healthcare provider and employer in the region with over 4,600 employees, 500+ volunteers, and more than 500 physicians on staff
• Covenant Medical Group serves over 312,500 patient encounters annually, providing primary and specialty care
• Utilize EPIC EMR system for efficient patient record management

Requirements:

• 2+ years of work experience in Orthopaedic Surgery-Hand/Upper Extremities is preferred
• Open to H-1B candidates, but cannot accept J-1 waivers
• Not accepting Locums candidates
• Can only accept certification from ABOS (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Organization:

• Competitive salary range based on experience and training (to be discussed at interview)
• RVU-based incentive compensation plan
• Sign-on bonus (to be discussed at interview)
• Educational stipend opportunity during fellowship year
• Relocation allowance, if applicable
• Generous paid vacation (37 days including CME)
• CME allowance
• Retirement plans: 403(b) and 457(b)
• Comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision coverage; fully paid
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Professional liability coverage with tail insurance
• Paid professional dues and licensing fees

Community Overview:

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.

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