Metro Health in Grand Rapids Michigan is looking to employ an Internist. Opportunities exist to teach in our primary care residency program and have either an ambulatory or combined in-patient and ambulatory practice.

Metro Health has contracts with several nursing homes/facilities and a PACE program, where the physician can participate as Medical Director. In addition, Metro Health is contracted to provide medical services to the local Michigan Home for Veterans with 800 patients.

Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and signing bonus are offered.

Metro Health Hospital is a 238-bed general acute care & teaching hospital affiliated with Michigan State University.  We have 350+ physicians in the Metro Health System. The Metropolitan Health Corp. includes the hospital, a 50-member primary care physician group; a Medicaid HMO, a Physician Hospital Organization (PHO) made up of 165 area physicians; and primary care outpatient centers called Metro Health Plazas.

Due to extraordinary growth and financial success over the past several years, the hospital plans to move from its current location into a brand new facility this September 2007. On a 170-acre parcel of land, Metro will become part of an innovative & inclusive ´´health village´´ made up of health care related services such as pharmacies, fitness centers, physician office bldgs., restaurants, etc. Metro offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental and life insurance, 403(b), pension plan and paid relocation expenses

As the center of a thriving region of more than 700,000 people, Grand Rapids combines the characteristics of a big city with the charm of a small town. A snapshot of the area´s many fine attributes includes: a growing, diversified economic base; four beautiful seasons filled with just about any recreational activity imaginable; award-winning public and private schools and colleges; country, lakeside, urban, suburban and historical housing within minutes of downtown; museums, Broadway performances, operas, a symphony and ballet; close proximity to the state´s more than 35,000 lakes; professional baseball, basketball, hockey and football; top 10 national ranking for affordable housing; plus much more. 

Lake Michigan is just 30 minutes away. Our excellent school systems make Grand Rapids an great place to raise a family and the city´s commitment to education continues through to its eight colleges and one state university. 

When living in Grand Rapids, Michigan, you can stroll the downtown river walk or explore historic Heritage Hill. Enjoy evening performances and cheer at professional sporting events. There are many seasonal activities just a short distance from Grand Rapids as well such as beautiful apple orchards, pumpkin patches, ski resorts in winter and beaches and boating in the summer.

Come enjoy what West Michigan has to offer.  West Michigan is the perfect place for individuals and families!