Employment Type: Full-Time, Hospital-Employed
Location: Covenant HealthCare, Saginaw, MI
Supporting Locations: Aspire Rural Health Systems (Primarily Marlette Regional Hospital and Hills & Dales Healthcare) 

Position Overview:
Covenant HealthCare of Saginaw, MI, is seeking a dedicated and qualified Gastroenterologist to join our team. As a hospital-employed physician, you will play a key role in providing outreach and support to our CRTN hospital members (Covenant Regional Thumb Network) through our collaborative partnership with Aspire Rural Health System. In this regional position, you will deliver care to patients in surrounding rural communities, enhancing the health and well-being of those served by Aspire. Your primary responsibilities will include providing high-quality digestive care within the Aspire Rural Health Systems, ensuring that underserved communities receive the specialized care they need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, including esophageal, liver, pancreatic, and colon diseases.
• Perform endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopies, upper GI endoscopies (EGD), and other relevant diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers to coordinate patient care across Covenant HealthCare, Aspire Rural Health System (Marlette Regional Hospital and Hills & Dales Healthcare primarily).
• Provide consultation services and ongoing care for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of digestive care protocols and best practices within the rural health system.
• Support the strategic goals of the collaborative agreement between Covenant HealthCare and Aspire Rural Health System, aimed at improving access to specialty care in rural areas.
• Provide on-call coverage as required.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology.
• Valid and unrestricted Michigan medical license (or eligibility for licensure).
• Experience in rural health settings is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and production incentives along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage and life insurance.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Starting Bonus.

About Covenant HealthCare: Covenant HealthCare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the region, known for offering state-of-the-art care across a wide range of specialties, including Digestive Care. Our Digestive Care Center provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic treatments to patients with digestive disorders, ensuring the highest standard of care.

About Aspire Rural Health System:
Aspire Rural Health System is dedicated to addressing healthcare challenges in rural communities. With the support of Covenant HealthCare, Aspire provides access to critical healthcare services, ensuring that patients in remote areas receive the same high level of care available in urban settings.