Nocturnist Admitting Position

Elevate Your Career at a Premier Level II Trauma Center 

As the primary engine of our inpatient services, the Hospital Medicine team at Covenant HealthCare serves as the vital bridge from the Emergency Department and primary care to definitive medical management. While our 675-bed health system encompasses a wide range of specialized care, our hospitalists lead the clinical journey for a dedicated 356-bed inpatient population. We are seeking a dedicated Nocturnist who thrives in a high-acuity environment and values a collaborative, physician-led approach to patient admissions and acute care.

The Position

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts; 15 shifts per month for full-time status.
• Workflow: Staggered start times (5 PM and 8 PM) to ensure smooth transitions and continuous coverage.
• Collaboration: Work with a secondary physician and APP support overnight.
• Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR system.
• Admissions Volume: The hospital averages 45 admits daily (range: 30–60). Individual nocturnists generally handle 6–10 admissions per shift.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Market-Leading Pay: Highly competitive tiered compensation model that rewards clinical experience, with total earning potential significantly exceeding the state average. 
• Incentives: Premium nocturnist differentials and performance-based bonus incentives of up to 10% of total compensation.
• Additional Earnings: Lucrative "Extra Shift" stipend program for physicians seeking to maximize their earnings beyond the standard commitment.
• Sign-on & Relocation: Comprehensive recruitment package including a $20,000 sign-on bonus and up to $15,000 in relocation assistance. 
• Professional Growth: Robust professional development support, including up to $5,000 in annual CME reimbursement and fully covered licensure fees. 
• Full Benefits: Individual and family plans for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; student loan forgiveness options available.

Community Highlights:

Experience Saginaw’s low cost of living, excellent schools, and diverse recreational activities, all within the heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region.

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.

• Covenant HealthCare is a major teaching institute for Central Michigan Universities Medical Program and the newly anointed Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine which includes their 9 residencies, 3 fellowships and medical student population.
• 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 Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at CMU, 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!