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Pulmonary Critical Care Physician Opportunity in Mid Michigan

Covenant HealthCare
Saginaw, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Covenant HealthCare is seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician to join our dedicated team of providers serving patients in our state-of-the-art facilities in Saginaw, MI. This position offers a unique mix of outpatient pulmonology and critical care, with opportunities for growth and program development in advanced pulmonary services.

Position Highlights :

Schedule & Call Expectations

  • Critical Care Coverage : Approximately one week per month dedicated to ICU service.
  • Outpatient Pulmonology : Two weeks of outpatient clinic duties per month, treating conditions such as COPD, asthma, and lung cancer.
  • Inpatient Pulmonary : As-needed coverage only; not a regular part of the schedule.
  • Call :
  • No routine night, weekend, or holiday call (covered by nocturnists).
  • Optional compensated night shifts or infrequent partner coverage.
  • Holiday ICU shifts are proportionally distributed among staff.

Facilities & Resources

  • Pulmonary-Specific Resources :
  • Endoscopy suite with EBUS capability.
  • ION bronchoscopy technology anticipated next fiscal year.
  • Plans for a lung nodule clinic to enhance care coordination and procedural opportunities.
  • Critical Care Facilities :
  • Three ICUs with a fourth opening soon.
  • Dedicated ICU beds supported by multidisciplinary teams.
  • Employed Critical Care Intensivists and Nocturnists
  • Support Services :
  • Access to interventional radiology (IR) for collaborative care.
  • APPs available for procedures, charting, and patient support.
  • Procedural Responsibilities

  • Critical Care Procedures : Intubations, central line placement, tube thoracostomy, therapeutic bronchoscopy, temporary pacemakers, and procedural sedation.
  • Pulmonary Procedures : Bronchoscopy and thoracentesis; collaboration with IR and APPs as needed.
  • Preferred Skills : Advanced bronchoscopy experience (e.g., ION, EBUS) is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Team & Support Structure

  • Critical Care Team :
  • Three attending physicians and 1-2 APPs per day shift.
  • Night shifts staffed by one attending and one APP.
  • Pulmonology Team :
  • Includes full-time outpatient pulmonologists, combined pulmonary / critical care physicians, and APPs.
  • Supported by a team of 3 RNs and medical assistants in the outpatient clinic.
  • Why Covenant HealthCare?

  • Opportunity to shape and grow advanced pulmonary programs, including a lung nodule clinic.
  • Collaborative environment with experienced providers and strong mentorship opportunities.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and a supportive multidisciplinary team.
  • Compensation & Growth

  • Competitive salary with performance incentives.
  • The chance to contribute to the development of innovative programs and services.
  • Covenant HealthCare of Saginaw, MI is the largest health system in Michigans Great Lakes Bay Region and the sixth-largest hospital in the state. Covenants 643-bed facility serves as the region's only Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, supported by air medical transport, a neonatal intensive care unit, and the only pediatric intensive care unit in the area. With over 20 locations, including two major acute care centers and a specialized ambulatory surgery center, Covenant provides comprehensive healthcare to residents of more than 20 counties across central and northeast Michigan.

    Covenant offers an extensive array of services, such as high-risk obstetrics, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and robotic surgery, alongside specialized programs like a 24 / 7 hospital medicine program, ensuring continuous care for both adult and pediatric patients. As a primary teaching hospital for Central Michigan Universitys College of Medicine, Covenant supports eight residency programs, one fellowship, and ongoing medical student training, fostering the next generation of healthcare providers.

    With a strong commitment to technology, including EPIC electronic medical records, Covenant HealthCare is not only a care provider but a leader in medical research and education. The Covenant team comprises over 4,600 employees, 500 volunteers, and more than 600 medical staff members, handling upwards of 312,500 annual encounters through the Covenant Medical Group, serving as a cornerstone of quality healthcare and community support in the region.

    Join us in providing exceptional care and advancing pulmonary and critical care services in Saginaw, MI.

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