OB/GYN (MD/DO)-Gaylord, Michigan

About the role

Munson Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate OB/GYN physician to join our team in Gaylord, Michigan. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of women’s healthcare in our region with the opening of a brand-new state-of-the-art birthing center in summer 2026. Averaging over 500 births per year, we promote an active robotics program and support advanced gynecologic care to our community and beyond. Striving for a 1:5 call model, our highly skilled care team is anchored with seasoned OB/GYNs, certified nurse midwives, FM/OBs and a clinic with a 1:1 medical assistant model.

Teaching opportunities are available through rotations with our flagship tertiary care center's Michigan State University-affiliated Family Medicine Residency Program. Additionally, our practice is supported by Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) physicians from the University of Michigan and can be consulted 24/7 or seen in our Traverse City office for ongoing care needs.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital and its partners work together to provide superior quality care and promote community health.
• Acknowledges safety is a self-responsibility.
• Knows physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines.
• Performs job duties safely, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques.
• Plans actions to promote safety.
• Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to hospital procedures.
• Maintains visibility within the community as a health care provider.
• Serves as a role model to clinic staff, faculty, and the community at large.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Successful completion of an approved U.S. Residency training program approved by the Accrediting Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) of the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association or its equivalent.
• Board eligible/certified for OB/GYN practice in the State of Michigan
• NRP, BLS, EFM certified

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation: $460K + $50K sign-on bonus
• Student loan repayment up to $100K
• Work-life balance with 1:5 call
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
• CME allowance
• Professional liability coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts

About Gaylord, Michigan

Home to over 90 inland lakes and situated near scenic forests, trails, and golf courses, Gaylord naturally cultivates great work-life balance. Warm summers and snowy winters make Gaylord a year-round playground with recreational opportunities in all 4 seasons. With its neighborly small-town ambiance, Gaylord is an ideal place to both live and raise a family. Gaylord offers great public and private schools, affordable housing, and plenty of shopping and restaurants. This lively community hosts many fun festivals and events, including the Wings Over Northern Michigan Air Show and the time-honored Gaylord Alpenfest.