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 facility that serves as the critical access hub for seven community hospitals across Michigan's thumb and central region. The facility operates a Level II adult and pediatric trauma center, a Level III regional neonatal intensive care unit, and a robust surgical program that includes robotic surgery and high-risk obstetrics — delivering a genuinely broad anesthesia case mix in a high-acuity environment. A $150,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment underscores the seriousness of this opportunity.
Perks and Benefits
- $150,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment
- Highly competitive base compensation structure with annual metric-based bonus
- 12 weeks of paid time off annually
- Relocation assistance provided
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan, HSA, and flexible spending account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and clinician wellness program
- Clinician referral program
- CME access via a proprietary online education platform (TeamHealth Institute) with ASA-approved modules
Practice Highlights
- 519-bed acute care facility functioning as the designated critical access referral center for seven surrounding community hospitals in Michigan's thumb and central region
- Level II trauma center covering both adult and pediatric trauma populations
- Level III regional neonatal intensive care unit — one of the highest-acuity NICU designations available outside a quaternary center
- High-risk obstetrics program requiring dedicated anesthesia coverage and subspecialty-level obstetric anesthesia skill
- Neonatal and pediatric intensive care service lines broadening the pediatric anesthesia case mix
- Robotic surgery program integrated into the OR schedule
- Service lines spanning cardiology, oncology, and orthopedics — supporting a diverse and complex surgical caseload
- Recognized as one of the premier healthcare facilities in the region, with a broad referral catchment across central and thumb-region Michigan
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 cases including trauma, high-risk obstetrics, pediatric/neonatal, and complex surgical subspecialties
About the Community
Saginaw sits in the heart of Michigan's Great Lakes region, offering a cost of living well below national averages and easy access to the natural amenities that define the Midwest — including Saginaw Bay, the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, and four-season outdoor recreation. The broader Saginaw–Bay City–Midland metro area provides a full range of schools, cultural institutions, and dining, while Detroit and Lansing are both within comfortable driving distance for weekend travel or major-airport access. Physicians relocating to the region consistently cite the combination of affordable housing, strong community ties, and proximity to Michigan's celebrated Great Lakes shoreline as standout quality-of-life advantages.