Urologist in Saginaw, MI (Perm)
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Urology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
48602, Saginaw, Michigan, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
Covenant Medical Group is seeking a Perm General Urologist in Mid Michigan due to increasing volumes and need for improved patient access. This position is a high priority for the organization.
Job Description:
- Covenant Medical Group (CMG), the employed physician network of Covenant HealthCare, is seeking a qualified urology provider to join our extraordinary medical team. CMG is a physician-driven and patient-focused organization built on a commitment to set the standards for excellence in health care delivery, community stewardship and professional fulfillment.
- CMG consists of a 205-member employed physician group, supported by over 77 advanced practice providers.
- The ideal candidate will possess skills in laparoscopic procedures, as well as the full range of general urology. The provider should have first-rate clinical outcomes, diligent/meticulous and excellent communication skills with patients and families.
- We are seeking urologist with excellent clinical and leadership skills as we continue to build this premier urologic practice.
- You will join three other experienced urologists, including two uro-oncologists.The facility would prefer a General Urologist, as 2 of their 3 providers are already robotically trained and do uro-oncology.
- Call will be 1:4.
- In addition to the hospital OR, there is a beautiful outpatient surgery center available to the urologists. Both have daVincis. The clinic is in a beautiful building with primary care and pediatrics.
- As part of Covenant, the physicians will use Epic as their EHR. Covenant was an early adopter of Epic and has been using it for around 15 years.
- CMG also provides all clinic personnel and there is a practice coordinator on site.
- There is opportunity to have medical students and residents from Central Michigan University round with the physician.
- We have the greatest breadth of specialists in the region with most IM subspecialties represented, in addition to a tremendous number of surgical subspecialties. Our Emergency Care Center has been ranked among the best in the country.
- Level 2 trauma center and also certified for pediatrics and geriatrics. Our geriatrics area in the ECC is amazing! It includes immediate access to therapist and social workers, disposable hearing and visual aids, more comfortable bedding, etc.
- New, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment including two of the most advanced da Vinci HD robots, a new hybrid operating suite and home of the ARTIS pheno, a robotic C-arm angiography system used for minimally invasive interventional procedures. This new robotic technology is the first of its kind in the Great Lakes Bay Region, second in Michigan, and is changing the way surgeons view the human body.
- Covenant offers extremely competitive base compensation follow MGMA guidelines and are based on training/fellowship and experience (to be discussed at interview). Provider may submit salary expectations with presentation.
- Productivity and incentive bonuses
- Possible loan repayment, a training stipend, etc.
- Professional liability coverage
- Dental and vision
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Paid CME the practice assumes some of the physicians expenses such as membership in one organization, renewal of licenses, etc.
- Paid time off for CME, holidays, sick, vacation, etc.
- The initial contract is two years (with a 30-day out clause for the physician). After that, the contract is annual with a wRVU productivity model.
- Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency) or Board Certified in Urology
- MI license (or willing to obtain)
Covenant HealthCare is one of the largest, most comprehensive health care providers north of metro Detroit. Located in the heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region, Covenant is the sixth largest hospital in Michigan with 643-beds and the regions only Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center including air medical transport service. We have more than 20 inpatient and outpatient facilities, including two major acute care medical centers and a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center. We service people from more than 20 counties across central and northeast Michigan. In addition, Covenant also has the only regional neonatal and pediatric intensive care units.
Covenant offers a broad spectrum of programs and services ranging from high-risk obstetrics, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, to acute care including a Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery and many other services. As a non-profit, our extraordinary care goes beyond our outstanding medical services. Its our compassionate and caring team that makes the difference; their support means you always have someone by your side from diagnosis to recovery. We go above and beyond for our patients every day, and in every way. And that extraordinary commitment extends to the communities we serve. Because by working together for a healthier community, we can build a better tomorrow for generations to come.
As the region's preferred hospital and leader in electronic medical records (utilizing EPIC), we support research, education and technology serving as a major teaching hospital in addition to providing training facilities for Central Michigan Universities brand new medical education program in 2013.
- A major teaching hospital to Central Michigan Universitys College of Medicines eight residency programs, one fellowship program, and medical students.
- Covenant has set the standard for hospital medicine programs nationwide. We have a 24/7 program that allows family medicine physicians to practice in an outpatient setting.
- Covenant is the largest health care provider in the region and largest health care employer in Saginaw County
- 4,600+ employees, 500+ volunteers and more than 600 physicians on medical staff
- 312,500+ Primary Care and Specialist encounters through Covenant Medical Group
About Saginaw and the Great Lakes Bay Region:
The economically diverse County of Saginaw is located in the central portion of Michigans Lower Peninsula and is part of the Great Lakes Bay Region. Saginaw County, with a population of nearly 200,000 residents, is a hub of research, product development, and manufacturing for the auto, chemical, silicon, advanced materials, and technology industries. The Region is home to chemical and innovation giants such as Dow and Hemlock Semiconductor. Its automotive sector is led by Nexteer Automotive, two General Motors facilities, Means Industries and a number of suppliers.
Midland, Bay City, Saginaw and Mount Pleasant are the heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region. From the bustle of Downtown Saginaw to the quiet agricultural communities of Gratiot County, the Great Lakes Bay Region spans diverse communities throughout the heart of Michigan. Thanks to its blue-collar heritage and convenient access to the rest of the world, businesses of all types are finding that the Great Lakes Bay Region is their perfect home.
With a population of more than 575,000 residents, the Region is a hub of research, product development, and manufacturing for the auto, chemical, silicon and agribusiness industries. Here you will find unique opportunities to partner with some of the worlds experts in Solar, Medical and Advanced Manufacturing research and work side-by-side with well-established and start-up companies on the cutting edge of new technologies.
Saginaw County is the Regions medical center featuring the new Central Michigan College of Medicine, and is an established service area for professional services, such as accounting and legal specialties. The Great Lakes Bay Region also has a strong position as a retail and tourist destination, which coincides with exceptional quality of life.
The Great Lakes Bay Region is the largest watershed in Michigan, making it a place rich with natural resources. The Saginaw River and eight different rivers intertwine and drain into the Saginaw Bay which is connected to Lake Huron.
A growing economy, outstanding healthcare, low cost of living, award-winning schools, and diverse housing options are all available in Saginaw. Our region has a vibrant, big-city feel with small city expenses and charm!
But as a non-profit, our extraordinary care goes beyond our outstanding medical services. Its our compassionate and caring team that makes the difference; their support means you always have someone by your side from diagnosis to recovery. We go above and beyond for our patients every day, and in every way. And that extraordinary commitment extends to the communities we serve. Because by working together for a healthier community, we can build a better tomorrow for generations to come.
Heres why more families across the region prefer Covenant HealthCare:
- We serve 20 counties across northeast and central Michigan
- We have more than 560 physicians
- We have more than 20 inpatient and outpatient facilities
- We have 643 acute care licensed beds
- We have over 90,000 visits a year in our trauma/emergency care center
- We serve seven critical access and community hospitals across Michigan's thumb region and in central Michigan
- We are the largest health care employer in the Great Lakes Bay Region
- We have more than 4,400 employees and 380 volunteers