Family Medicine Physician · Mackinac Straits Health System · St. Ignace, Michigan

Mackinac Straits Health System is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine Physician to join the St. Ignace Medical Clinic — a strictly outpatient practice offering a highly desirable four-day work week at the gateway to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Position Highlights

• Full-spectrum, outpatient-focused family medicine at the St. Ignace Medical Clinic, alongside Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, and other specialists.
• Flexible four- or five-day work week with exceptional clinical autonomy and strong work-life balance.
• Outpatient-focused call: shared, rotating phone triage divided equally among primary care staff — no strenuous inpatient or emergency call (covered by dedicated 24/7 ER and hospitalist teams).
• Dedicated 1:1 medical assistant support.
• EPIC electronic health record integrated across the MyMichigan Health network for seamless care coordination.
• Close strategic affiliation with MyMichigan Health, linking you to regional resources, educational partnerships, and subspecialty support.
• New graduates completing residency are welcome to apply.

Position Benefits

• Competitive market-based salary with productivity incentives and a sign-on bonus.
• Loan repayment eligibility as a designated rural health provider: up to $75,000 through NHSC (two-year term) and up to $300,000 through MSLRP.
• Relocation assistance.
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield health, dental, and vision coverage with an integrated prescription drug plan.
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Annual CME allowance (stipend plus paid days off) and paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance.

Position Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Family Medicine.
• Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Michigan.

We are a nonprofit organization serving the Straits of Mackinac region with a dedicated medical staff having expertise in more than fourteen specialties, including cardiology, general and orthopedic surgery, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, podiatry, urology, and other specialists providing quality care, locally. MSHS serves the community with a state-of-the-art, 15-bed critical access hospital, a 48-bed skilled nursing facility (Evergreen Living Center), and multiple outpatient clinics across St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, and Mackinac Island.

As the gateway to the Upper Peninsula on the North side of the Mackinac Bridge, our Hospital is surrounded by unlimited opportunities to enjoy nature at its finest. The U.P. is an outdoor enthusiast's dream surrounded by three Great Lakes, and is close to many state and local parks. Outdoor adventures, coupled with breath-taking views, make the U.P. the ultimate playground. Unique festivals, community events, and an array of locally owned restaurants make this safe, family-friendly community a great place to live and work.