Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Anesthesiologist to join its clinical team at a 519-bed regional referral hub that serves as the critical access anchor for seven community hospitals across Michigan's thumb and central region. The facility carries a Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit designation and supports a genuinely broad surgical and procedural case mix — including high-risk obstetrics, robotic surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and pediatric critical care — making this an ideal position for an anesthesiologist who wants clinical depth without relocating to a major academic center. A $150,000 sign-on bonus and a $50,000 annual retention bonus after year three signal a serious long-term commitment from the organization.
Perks and Benefits
- $150,000 sign-on bonus at start
- $50,000 annual retention bonus beginning at year three
- Competitive base compensation plan
- Relocation assistance provided
- 12 weeks of paid time off annually
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), HSA, and flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and clinician wellness program
- Clinician referral program
- Access to the TeamHealth Institute — a proprietary online CME platform with modules approved by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
Practice Highlights
- 519-bed acute care facility designated as the critical access referral center for seven surrounding community hospitals in Michigan's thumb and central region
- Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — one of the highest-acuity NICU designations available outside a major academic medical center
- High-risk obstetrics program requiring dedicated anesthesia support for complex maternal-fetal cases
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) on campus, supporting anesthesia coverage for pediatric surgical and procedural cases
- Active robotic surgery program alongside traditional open and minimally invasive operative cases
- Broad subspecialty surgical volume spanning cardiology, oncology, and orthopedics
- Recognized as one of the premier healthcare facilities in the region, with a wide referral catchment across central Michigan and the thumb
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
- Active Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Clinical comfort with high-acuity case mix including high-risk obstetrics, pediatric cases, and complex surgical subspecialties
About the Community
Saginaw sits in the heart of Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, roughly 90 miles north of Detroit and within easy reach of Midland, Bay City, and the Lake Huron shoreline. The area offers a low cost of living relative to major Michigan metros, well-regarded public and private school options, and year-round outdoor recreation including Great Lakes boating, fishing, and access to northern Michigan's ski and trail systems. Physicians who value a stable, community-rooted lifestyle with straightforward commutes and genuine regional impact find Saginaw a compelling long-term home.