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Careerplug
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Moonlighting - Resident Physician MD & DO

Family MedicineIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$125–$200 /hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Profit sharing
  • Relocation bonus
  • Signing bonus
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

About the Opportunity

KARE CENTER in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking licensed MD and DO physicians — including current residents and fellows seeking moonlighting opportunities — to join our team on a flexible, per-diem or part-time basis. This is an ideal position for physicians who want to supplement their income, gain additional clinical experience, or transition into outpatient practice while maintaining schedule flexibility.

Whether you are a resident or fellow currently completing training or an experienced physician looking for supplemental shifts, KARE CENTER offers a supportive environment, a collaborative team, and competitive hourly compensation.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions in an outpatient primary care or urgent care setting

  • Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations and develop evidence-based treatment plans
  • Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, imaging, and EKGs
  • Prescribe medications and therapies within the scope of your license and applicable protocols
  • Perform clinical procedures as needed (e. g., wound care, injections, minor procedures)
  • Provide patient education on diagnoses, medications, follow-up care, and preventive health
  • Document all patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
  • Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and clinical support team to ensure quality patient care
  • Coordinate referrals and follow-up as clinically appropriate
  • Adhere to all KARE CENTER policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory compliance standards

Who We Are Looking For

MD or DO with an active, unrestricted Michigan medical license (or eligible to obtain one)

Current resident or fellow in an ACGME-accredited program with valid moonlighting privileges from their training program — strongly encouraged to apply

Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or a related specialty preferred

  • Current DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
  • BLS and ACLS certification required
  • Experience with or willingness to learn Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
  • Strong clinical judgment, professional communication, and team-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work independently and manage a busy patient panel with confidence

Schedule & Compensation

  • Flexible scheduling — day, evening, and weekend shifts available to accommodate residency or fellowship schedules
  • Per-diem, part-time, and ongoing shift arrangements available
  • Competitive hourly rate: $125 - $200 per hour (based on experience and specialty)
  • Paid malpractice/professional liability coverage for all shifts worked
  • No long-term commitment required — ideal for residents needing moonlighting income

Why KARE CENTER?

  • Supportive, physician-friendly practice environment with low administrative burden
  • Pre-charted workflows and efficient EHR setup designed to minimize documentation time
  • Collaborative team of physicians, PAs, NPs, and nurses
  • Convenient Ann Arbor, MI location — accessible for residents training at University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, and surrounding programs
  • Opportunity to convert to a full-time role upon completion of training if desired

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO with an active Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain one, including residents with moonlighting privileges. BLS and ACLS certifications and a current DEA registration are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationChronic Condition ManagementDiagnostic InterpretationPrescription ManagementElectronic Health RecordsTeam CollaborationAcute Care

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 60% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Careerplug holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 52 active listings.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Moonlighting - Resident Physician MD & DO at Careerplug a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,541 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Relocation assistance
41% this job
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Ann Arbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$477k
Typical market rent
$2,086/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Ann Arbor, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Careerplug

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Profit sharing
Relocation bonus