Job Location Sheridan, MI 48884
Now Hiring: Passionate Family Medicine Physician
Location:
Sheridan, MI – A welcoming rural community with affordable living, abundant outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of hometown pride.
Position Type:
Full-Time | Outpatient Setting | Community-Focused Care | Independent Health System
Scheduling:
● Monday–Friday outpatient schedule (7AM–5PM)
● Flexible options: choose (5) 8-hour days or (4) 10-hour days
● Balanced structure with clinical + administrative time built into your week
● No production-based quotas (no RVUs) — focus on patients, not numbers
Compensation & Benefits:
● Competitive base salary (not tied to production) + bonus opportunities
● Relocation bonus available to make your transition seamless
● CME support: $2,500 annual allowance for ongoing education
● Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, PTO, etc.)
Join Sheridan Community Hospital — Your Hometown, High-Impact Career Awaits
At Sheridan Community Hospital, our mission is delivering individual-based professional healthcare to Montcalm County and beyond—just as our founders envisioned in 1944 when they opened a modest farmhouse hospital.
Today, we’ve grown into a vibrant, 22-bed critical access hospital, supported by 160+ team members, offering a broad spectrum of services—from emergency and surgical care to rehab, diagnostics, specialty consults, wellness workshops, and more.
Our unwavering vision: provide exceptional care that patients recommend, providers prefer, and employees embrace with pride (sheridanhospital.com). If you’re seeking a place where family-first values, teamwork, and continuous improvement converge with real rural impact— welcome home.
About the Role
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Physician looking for more than just a job? Do you want to truly make a difference in the lives of your patients—especially those in underserved communities?
Join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, whole-person care in a collaborative and rewarding environment. You’ll enjoy a strong work-life balance, access to resources that support continued learning, and the opportunity to help shape a healthier future for rural communities in Michigan.
What You’ll Do
● Build meaningful relationships with patients through comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans
● Perform routine and preventive care including screening exams and lab testing
● Prescribe medications, treatments, and lifestyle modifications tailored to individual needs
● Provide continuity of care through follow-up visits, referrals, and education
● Collaborate closely with a team of physicians, nurses, specialists, and local health resources
● Participate in community outreach and represent our clinic at local events
● Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in compliance with HIPAA and clinic standards
What Sets This Role Apart
● Community-Driven Mission: Help close the healthcare gap in rural Michigan
● Diverse Patient Base: Care for patients of all ages and health needs, including chronic care, preventative health, and addiction recovery
● Team-Oriented Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who believe in collaborative care
● Autonomy + Support: Freedom to practice medicine your way, with the resources of a strong system behind you
● Work-Life Balance: Reasonable patient load, flexible scheduling, and a close-knit community
● Leadership & Innovation Encouraged: Your voice and ideas will shape the future of care here
● Lifestyle Advantage: Enjoy affordable living, family-friendly communities, and easy access to outdoor recreation across beautiful central Michigan
What We’re Looking For
● Minimum 1 year experience in a Primary Care setting (rural experience a plus)
● MD or DO degree from an accredited U.S. medical school
● Completion of accredited residency and board certification in Primary Care or related field
● Licensed in the State of Michigan
● DEA and DPS certification for prescribing
● Passion for serving underserved populations and openness to MAT services
● Strong communication, collaboration, and patient education skills
Bonus Points If You…
● Have experience working with addiction treatment or Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT)
● Value holistic care and patient education
● Thrive in small community settings where your presence makes a visible impact
Sheridan Community Hospital and Clinics is a 22-licensed bed critical access hospital with 10 being certified as "Swing Beds" or transitional care nursing, located in the heart of Montcalm County, on M-66. The hospital serves Montcalm and parts of Ionia, Gratiot, Mecosta, and Isabella counties. In 1999, SCH became certified to provide care for patients requiring longer-term stays.
We have continued success in broadening our capabilities in the area of emergency services, same day and short stay surgery, patient-centered care, outpatient services, visiting physician specialists, and the offering of on-going community education programs.
Services continue to expand and include emergency care and a walk-in clinic (24 hours, 7 days a week), inpatient and outpatient services, medical/surgical care, same day or short stay surgery, rehabilitation services, CT scanning, MRI, ultrasound, X-Ray, mammography, bone density testing, and various other diagnostic testing, as well as, an affiliated family practice - Sheridan Care. Additionally, SCH offers a variety of health and wellness programs like monthly education workshops, health screenings, community health fairs, and blood pressure clinics.
Sheridan Community Hospital has evolved in recent years from a hospital to being part of a much larger health system. It includes a hospital-owned family health practice, located in Sheridan, across from the Hospital. Currently, the practice has three fantastic providers who see patients daily and provide exceptional services.
Sheridan Community Hospital and Clinics is dedicated to providing individual-based professional health care for the families in our community.
