Hand Surgery Physician for Saginaw, MI (Perm) - Wapiti Medical Staffing

Located in middle Michigan, Covenant HealthCare is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Orthopaedic Upper Extremity Surgeon/Hand Surgeon w/ General Ortho Call to join and expand our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and be a team player who is dedicated to providing excellent patient care.

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. Supporting specialties include trauma, sports, pediatrics, hand (plastic surgery), podiatry.
• 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
• Covenant HealthCare is Michigan’s #1 Best Employer in Healthcare, ranked by Forbes for two consecutive years
• A major teaching hospital affiliated with Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine, 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
• 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) 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary range based on experience and training (to be discussed at interview).  Provider may submit salary expectations with presentation.
• 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

Submission Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (0-5 years of fellowship) in Orthopedic Surgery from ABOS
• Active MI licensee (or in process of obtaining) - HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Fellowship-trained in Orthopedics - Upper Extremities 
• 2+ years of work experience in Orthopaedic Surgery-Hand/Upper Extremities - PREFERRED

 About the FacilityAbout Covenant - Orthopaedics:

• Covenant is ranked #1 for orthopaedic care in the Great Lakes Bay Region. 
• We have the largest, most comprehensive team of orthopaedic surgeons in the Saginaw area. 
• We were the first in the Great Lakes Bay Region to perform MAKO robotic knee replacement surgery, and we perform more MAKO procedures than any other area hospital. Our highly skilled MAKO surgeons perform the highest number of procedures per surgeon in the state. 
• We offer minimally invasive total joint replacement surgery. 
• We have the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology. 
• We offer a comprehensive range of services from surgery to physical therapy and rehabilitation, for all injuries affecting bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and/or nerves. 
• We have an orthopaedic trauma team available 24/7. 
• We offer podiatry medicine and treat conditions of the foot and ankle. Including ankle replacements, fractures, sprains, bunions, hammer toe, Sever's Disease, and ingrown toenails.

About Covenant Healthcare:
Covenant HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider in the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan. We offer a full range of medical services, including acute care, specialty care, and outpatient services. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care possible, and we are always looking for talented physicians to join our team. 

If you are a physician who is looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we encourage you to consider Covenant HealthCare. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest minds in the medical field. We also have a strong commitment to patient care, and we believe that our physicians are the most important part of our team. 

If you are interested in learning more about Covenant HealthCare, please visit our website or contact us today. We would be happy to answer any questions you have and provide you with more information about our physician opportunities. 

About the Community:
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.