Join a Leading Digestive Care Team in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Covenant HealthCare is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our thriving, hospital-employed practice. You will become part of an established, collegial group of 5 physicians and 3 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), dedicated to providing extraordinary care to our community.

This is an opportunity to step into a busy, ready-made practice with a strong referral base and the support of the region’s largest comprehensive healthcare system.

Practice Highlights

• Established Team: Join a cohesive group of 5 experienced Gastroenterologists supported by a dedicated clinical staff, including 3 APP’s, 4 RNs, 12 MAs, and an embedded pharmacist to assist with medication management.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work primarily in our centralized Covenant Digestive Care Center, a modern facility designed for provider efficiency and patient comfort.
• 7 private procedure rooms equipped with high-definition flat screens and advanced diagnostic technology.
• 25 private admission/recovery rooms with semi-private bathrooms to comfortably accommodate patients and their families.
• Specialized bronchoscopy negative pressure procedure rooms.
• Balanced Schedule: Enjoy a predictable work-life balance with office hours Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Shared Call: Call is shared on a weekly rotation with your partners, ensuring ample downtime.
• Broad Scope of Practice: The opportunity exists to perform a full spectrum of procedures, including colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, and ERCPs.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive, comprehensive compensation package designed to support your financial and professional goals:

• Competitive Base Salary with lucrative bonus incentives.
• Signing Bonus & Moving Expenses.
• Loan Repayment Assistance & Education Stipend available.
• Full Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus robust retirement savings plans.
• Professional Development: Generous support for CME and continuing education.

About Covenant HealthCare

Covenant HealthCare is the largest, most comprehensive healthcare system in the Great Lakes Bay Region. As an independent, non-profit health system, we are locally governed, meaning decisions are made right here in our community by people who live and work alongside you.

• Award-Winning Employer: Recognized as a "Best-in-State Employer" by Forbes (2023–2025) and consistently awarded "A" Safety Grades by The Leapfrog Group.
• Technology Leader: We are a "Most Wired" designated organization, recognized for effective use of technology to enhance patient care and streamline provider workflows.

Community: Life in Saginaw & The Great Lakes Bay Region

Located in the heart of Michigan, Saginaw offers a vibrant, welcoming community with a cost of living significantly lower than the national average. It is the ideal place to build a career while enjoying a high quality of life.

• Outdoor Recreation: Explore over 82 acres of trail systems, 541 acres of parkland, and extensive water activities on the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay.
• Culture & Entertainment: Enjoy diverse local attractions including the Dow Event Center, the Japanese Cultural Center, and the nearby Bavarian charm of Frankenmuth.
• Family-Focused: The region is home to quality public and private schools, as well as Saginaw Valley State University, creating a strong environment for families.
• Convenience: Experience a "big city feel" with small-town convenience—minimal traffic and easy access to international airports and major metropolitan areas.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

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 623-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 servicing 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. It’s 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 University’s College of Medicine’s nine residency programs, two fellowships, 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 500+ physicians on medical staff
• 312,500+ Primary Care and Specialist encounters through Covenant Medical Group

The economically diverse County of Saginaw is located in the central portion of Michigan’s 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 world’s 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 Region’s 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!