Physician - Corewell Health Primary Care- Family Medicine - Dowagiac, MI

Physician - Corewell Health Primary Care- Family Medicine - Dowagiac, MI

Dowagiac, MichiganPosted 4mo agoattending physician
Family MedicineFull-timeMonday–Friday, 8am–5pm; no weekends · On-call weekends noted in posting

Overview

Location
Dowagiac, Michigan
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; no weekends · On-call weekends noted in posting
Practice
Outpatient primary care clinic · Employed health system clinic (Corewell Health); affiliated hospital has 250+ beds

Role summary

Corewell Health is seeking a full-time Family Medicine physician for its primary care clinic in Dowagiac, MI, offering a two-year salary guarantee with productivity bonus potential, a generous signing bonus, and up to $100,000 in loan repayment support. The outpatient-only role operates Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm with no weekends, and the team includes 1 physician and 2 APPs supported by Inboxologist PAs and AI documentation tools.

What the posting highlights

  • 3-provider team (1 physician + 2 APPs); Inboxologist PAs manage inbox
  • Care setting: Outpatient only
  • Patient population: General primary care including acutes, follow-ups, physicals, new patients, pediatric care, paps and pelvics
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$100k
Physician-reported total comp$263k–$333k · $300k median
$72kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$361k

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Compensation

Compensation model
Hybrid
Loan repayment
$100,000
Next steps

Employer

Corewell Health

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EHR
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Source
Official employer source
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Outpatient primary care clinic
Facility type
Employed health system clinic (Corewell Health); affiliated hospital has 250+ beds
Beds
250
Patient population
General primary care including acutes, follow-ups, physicals, new patients, pediatric care, paps and pelvics
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Michigan
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Outpatient primary care clinic

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $100,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How is the $100,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; no weekends
Call burden
On-call weekends noted in posting
Shift type
Day
Patient volume
Appointments of 15 or 30 minutes; specific daily encounter count not stated
Inpatient / outpatient
Outpatient only
Coverage model
3-provider team (1 physician + 2 APPs); Inboxologist PAs manage inbox
Admin burden
Reduced via Inboxologist PAs for inbox management, Abridge AI for clinical documentation, Fluency dictation, and EPIC EHR
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
First seen
2 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
72%

Full description

Job Description

$100,000 in Loan Repayment Available.

Are you looking to ease the burden of your educational debt? We have an excellent offer for you!! Corewell Health encourages participation in the Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP). For those providers who demonstrate a commitment to provide care in underserved communities, Corewell Health will guarantee $100,000 over the first 5 years of employment to eligible providers who make good faith efforts to apply for MSLRP – regardless of whether they are accepted. Join us today and make a difference in the communities we serve – and take advantage of this excellent loan repayment opportunity!

Corewell Health Primary Care - Dowagiac, is seeking a dynamic full-time Family Medicine physician to join our growing primary care team in Southwest Michigan. If you are looking for a place to build a practice and form those lasting patient relationships, we encourage you to apply.

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine. Compensation package includes a two-year salary guarantee with the opportunity to bonus based on productivity and a generous starting bonus!

Appointments of 15 or 30 minutes include; acutes, follow ups, physical exams, new patients, pediatric care, paps and pelvics. The team includes 3 providers, 1 physician and 2 APPs. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm. No weekends. Corewell Health utilizes EPIC as our EHR.

Fluency dictation available. We are also excited to offer Abridge, a generative AI platform for clinical conversations, which allows you to focus on your patients and improve efficiency. We also provide Inboxologist services. Our Inboxologists are Physician Assistants who help manage the Physician and APP inboxes, so you can focus on patient care.

Essential Functions

  • Assesses and monitors the medical needs of patients/significant others.

  • Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and ensures coverage of case load at all times.

  • Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.

  • Provides oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and others providing delegated services to patients.

  • Evaluates patients'/significant others'/staff educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or delegates to appropriate resources.

  • Documents in a manner consistent with regulatory standards.

  • Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as a patient/family advocate.

  • Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development/application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.

  • Actively works with Corewell Health to meet financial and patient satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

  • Required Doctorate

  • LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or

  • LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

  • LIC_Controlled Substance (CS) - STATE_MI State of MI Upon Hire Required

  • CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

With a rich history dating back to the 1800s, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, is a beacon of medical excellence in the region –continually working to create an integrated system of care that is accessible, affordable, compassionate, and responsible. Our state-of-the-art facility, with more than 250 beds, includes the recent addition of our Medical Pavilion – a multi-million-dollar expansion creating more than 260,000 square feet of new space, provides an array of inpatient and ambulatory services.

The newly renovated emergency department includes 34 patient beds, 12 observation beds and additional treatment areas for the more than 45,000 patients we see each year. This transformation is part of a long-term vision to invest in the health of the community for generations to come.

Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students and are a regional campus of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD, School of Medicine, Central Michigan University College of Medicine and we are an affiliate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

You will also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.

Saint Joseph, Michigan, often referred to as “The Riviera of the Midwest,” is a picturesque community nestled on the west coast of Michigan. The city is celebrated for its stunning lakeshore, adorned with remarkable sand dune formations, and its lush countryside, which is recognized as the nation’s largest non-citrus fruit-growing region. You will find a small-town atmosphere with a vibrant economy, supported by employers like Whirlpool Corporation, Leco Corporation, and Corewell Health.

Saint Joseph is renowned for its quality public school system, comprehensive healthcare system, and natural amenities such as beaches and parks. Additionally, Saint Joseph’s proximity to Chicago—just 90 miles away—offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to a major metropolitan area. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.


To learn more, please contact Sue Meskill at susan.meskill@corewellhealth.org.


How Corewell Health cares for you
  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - 520 Main St - Dowagiac