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South Haven, Michigan

Physician - Corewell Health Primary Care Family Medicine - South Haven, MI

Family MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

If you are looking for a place to build a practice and form those long lasting patient relationships, then look no further.

Corewell Health Primary Care Family Medicine is seeking a dynamic full-time Family Medicine physician to join our newest Primary Care Clinic located in beautiful South Haven, MI., opening August 2027.

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. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm. No weekends. Corewell Health utilizes EPIC as our EHR.

We are 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 more on patient care and less on administrative issues.

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 - 71989 County Road 388 - South Haven
  • Department Name
  • Primary Care South Haven - Medical Group South

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 40
  • Hours of Work
  • 8a - 5p
  • Days Worked
  • M-F
  • Weekend Frequency
  • N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will assess and monitor the medical needs of patients while providing quality, cost-effective medical services. They are also responsible for providing oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and ensuring continuity of care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical documentationRegulatory compliancePatient advocacyTeam collaborationMedical oversight

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,241 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $277k (middle half $255k–$306k)122 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Michigan89 active2,601 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMichigan physician listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment639 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,242 in the last 30 days1,339 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$427k$50/wRVU × 8,530 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,241 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Corewell Health Primary Care Family Medicine - South Haven, MI at Corewell Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,241 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution

48 jobs · 37 employers
10
<$290k
13
$290k-330k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 37 employers
401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
54% this job
CME allowance
51%
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,605 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Corewell Health

Hospitals and Health Care
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Two-year salary guarantee
Productivity bonus
Generous starting bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay program
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Abridge AI platform for clinical conversations
Inboxologist services (PA support for inbox management)

Living in South Haven

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$414k
Typical market rent
$2,016/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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