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
Requirement description :
- Board Certified or Board Eligible (0-5 years of fellowship) in Orthopedic Surgery from ABOS – REQUIRED (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- Active MI licensee (or in process of obtaining) – HIGHLY PREFERRED
- Fellowship-trained in Orthopedics – Upper Extremities – REQUIRED
- 2+ years of work experience in Orthopaedic Surgery-Hand/Upper Extremities – PREFERRED
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
- Board Certified
- Board Eligible
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
- Michigan
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Fellowship-trained in Orthopedics – Upper Extremities
Weekend Requirements : General Ortho call responsibility is approximately about 4 calls per month
On Call Requirements : General Ortho call responsibility is approximately about 4 calls per month