Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Covenant HealthCare is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our premier Orthopedic team in Saginaw, Michigan. This is a high-volume opportunity designed for a surgeon who wants a balanced mix of clinical autonomy and robust institutional support.

You will step into a practice with a sophisticated referral base, including a direct pipeline from Covenant Occupational Health, ensuring a consistent flow of upper extremity and workers compensation cases from day one.

Practice Highlights

Balanced Schedule: 3 days of clinic and 2 days of OR per week.

Advanced Facilities: Dedicated OR block time within our facilities.

Infrastructure: Access to high-end operating microscopes for microvascular, nerve, and vessel repairs, along with a full inventory of hand-specific instrument sets (including Synthes hand sets and mini-drivers).

Expert Support: Highly skilled OR first assists and a collaborative relationship with Mary Free Bed (MFB) for on-site Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs).

Call Rotation: Join a stable group of 11 surgeons with a manageable call of approximately 4 call days per month, general orthopedic and hand call rotation.

Compensation & Benefits

Guaranteed Base Salary

Trauma Call Stipend

Signing Bonus

Incentives: wRVU-based productivity bonus structure

Additional Perks: Relocation assistance, comprehensive health benefits, and malpractice coverage.

Why Covenant HealthCare?

As the largest, most comprehensive health system in the Great Lakes Bay Region, Covenant HealthCare serves a 20-county area in Northeast and Central Michigan. We are a non-profit health system dedicated to "Extraordinary Care for Every Generation." Our orthopedic team is renowned for setting new physicians up for success with tailored onboarding and immediate access to the equipment you need to perform at the highest level.

Living in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Saginaw and the surrounding Great Lakes Bay areas offer an exceptional quality of life that appeals to both young professionals and families:

Outdoor Recreation: Minutes away from world-class fishing, boating on Lake Huron, and extensive trail systems.

Community & Education: Home to safe, friendly neighborhoods with top-rated school districts (including Freeland and Saginaw Township).

Cost of Living: Experience a high standard of living with a significantly lower cost of residence compared to major metropolitan hubs.

Central Location: Enjoy easy access to Detroit, Ann Arbor, and the scenic "Up North" vacation spots, all within a short drive.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.

Fellowship trained in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery.

Ability to obtain a Michigan Medical License.