Covenant HealthCare is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgical Oncologist to establish and lead a dedicated surgical oncology service line based at the Mackinaw Cancer Center in Saginaw, Michigan.

This opportunity offers a 100% focused surgical oncology scope with zero General Surgery call responsibilities . You will step into an expansive, underserved regional referral base supported by an integrated cancer care network, robust hospitalist and critical care teams, and dedicated surgical assists.

Opportunity Highlights & Practice Structure

• Pure Oncology Focus: Focused exclusively on complex surgical oncology cases. No general surgery call or coverage required. Dedicated general surgery and specialty backup is provided in-house.
• No Routine Breast or Colorectal Call: Dedicated breast and colorectal surgeons manage routine volumes, allowing the surgical oncologist to focus on complex, advanced cases.
• Dedicated Clinic Setup: 3 dedicated exam rooms per provider at the Mackinaw Cancer Center, staffed with a dedicated RN and Medical Assistant (1:1 MA-to-provider ratio).
• Surgical Facilities & Block Time: Guaranteed block OR time with access to 2 da Vinci robotic surgical platforms, advanced imaging (including on-site PET/CT), and a dedicated on-campus Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Dedicated OR Support: Experienced surgical assistant APP teams and dedicated scrub/circulating teams available for all major cases.
• Collaborative Inpatient Support: Robust 24/7 employed Hospitalist and Inpatient Critical Care teams manage general medical admissions and primary hospital care.
• Academic & Teaching Environment: Opportunity to work with and teach surgical residents and fellows rotating from Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine.

Clinical Scope & Breadth

• GI Oncology: Gastric, esophageal, small bowel, and appendiceal malignancies.
• Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB): Complex liver resections, pancreas (Whipple), and biliary tract procedures.
• Peritoneal Surface Malignancies: Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC program development.
• Melanoma & Soft Tissue: Advanced skin malignancies, sentinel lymph node biopsies, and sarcoma resections.
• Endocrine Oncology: Complex thyroid resections, neck dissections, and adrenalectomies.
• Diagnostic & Palliative: Advanced staging laparoscopies, lymph node evaluations, and palliative bypass/diversion procedures.

Comprehensive Support Network

• Multidisciplinary Cancer Center: Weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards, dedicated cancer navigators, dietitians, social workers, and genetics counseling.
• Medical & Radiation Oncology: Supported on campus by 5+ Medical Oncologists/Hematologists and 2 Radiation Oncologists utilizing dual linear accelerators and high-dose brachytherapy.
• Specialty Support: Robust 24/7 coverage from Interventional Radiology (biopsies, drainages, port placements) and Advanced Interventional GI (EUS, ERCP, stenting).
• Accreditations: Fully accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), NAPBC, NAPRC, and certified by the Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium (MOQC).

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed Base Salary:  Negotiable and based on experience and MGMA data.
• Productivity Incentives:  $ per wRVU generated over the the benchmark threshold.
• Starting Bonus: Starting around $25,000 (negotiable).
• Student Loan Repayment: Generous, flexible loan repayment options available.
• Relocation Package: Comprehensive relocation assistance provided.
• Benefits: Full health, dental, and vision insurance; robust retirement plans with employer match; paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage; and generous CME allowance/time off.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Residency: Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency.
• Fellowship: Completion of an SSO-approved / ACGME-accredited Complex  General Surgical Oncology (CGSO) fellowship.
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology.
• Licensure: Eligible for an unrestricted Michigan medical license and DEA registration.
• Note: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents; J-1 visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

About Covenant HealthCare

Covenant HealthCare is the largest, most comprehensive health system in Central Michigan. Employing thousands of healthcare professionals across multi-county regional campuses, Covenant is a physician-friendly, independent, non-profit healthcare leader. Home to a regional Level II Trauma Center and a regional destination Cancer Care Center, Covenant delivers advanced medical and surgical expertise with a patient-first mission.

About Saginaw County & The Great Lakes Bay Region

Situated in the Great Lakes Bay Region—encompassing Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland—the area combines affordable midwestern living with exceptional outdoor recreation and cultural amenities.

• Quality of Life: Safe neighborhoods, top-rated public and private school systems, and a cost of living roughly 14% below the national average.
• Recreation & Outdoors: Minutes from the Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron shoreline, offering world-class freshwater fishing, boating, golf courses, trail systems, and winter recreation.
• Connectivity: Convenient travel via the MBS International Airport in Saginaw with seamless daily hub connections, and easy driving distance to Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, and Northern Michigan destinations.