Job Description
UP Health System - Portage invites BE/BC Adult-only Family Medicine physicians with a special
interest in Geriatrics to apply for our full turnkey practice in the scenic town of Hancock,
Michigan. This outpatient-only position offers a perfect blend of professional fulfillment and
quality of life.
Position Highlights:
Work Schedule:Â Monday - Friday with shared phone-only call.
No inpatient responsibilities.
Patient Population: Adult patients only – no pediatrics.
Practice
Environment:Â A well-established practice with tremendous growth opportunities.
Guaranteed Work-Life
Balance:Â Enjoy a manageable workload that allows for personal time and family life.
Visa
Support:
J-1 Waiver:Â State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty.
H-1B:Â Support
via the H-1B lottery.
O-1:Â Visa support available.
Recruitment Package:
Competitive
Compensation:Â Base salary plus wRVU production incentive.
CME Allowance:Â Financial support for
continuous medical education.
Sign-On Bonus:Â Attractive sign-on bonus to welcome you to our
team.
Medical Debt Assistance:Â Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans.
Relocation
Allowance:Â Assistance with moving expenses.
Residency Stipend:Â Financial support during
residency.
Paid Malpractice Coverage:Â Peace of mind with comprehensive malpractice insurance.
Health
Benefits:Â Comprehensive health benefits package.
Retirement Plan:Â Robust retirement plan to secure
your future.
Marketing & Practice Growth:Â Support for practice growth and development.
About UP
Health System - Portage:
UP Health System - Portage has been serving the Western Upper Peninsula of
Michigan since 1896. Our main campus is a 36-bed hospital, featuring:
A verified chest pain center
through the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).
The first Level III ACS (American College
of Surgeons)-verified trauma center and emergency department in the state.
A multi-specialty medical
community of over 40 physicians and a dozen allied health professionals.
About the
Community:
Houghton/Hancock, located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is a university community with
big ideas and a small-town feel. This area offers:
Cultural and Recreational Activities:Â Art
galleries, museums, beautiful nature trails, and the beaches of Lake Superior.
Four-Season
Wonderland:Â Enjoy hiking, biking, and outdoor activities year-round.
Quality of Life:Â Experience a
community that values small-town charm, rich history, and a high standard of living without long
commutes or congested highways.
Educational and Cultural Enrichment:Â Michigan Technological
University brings diversity, culture, and high standards of living to the area.
Come thrive in an
environment rich in natural beauty, local history, the arts, and economic well-being. Balance your
professional life with the exceptional quality of life in a family-oriented community.
Apply Today!
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Family Medicine
- Location: HancockMarquette, Michigan 49855
- Contact: Theresa Stewart (Recruiter)
About the Company:
As a healthcare organization in the northern most region of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we know that
local access to care is critically important and an obligation that is met with all of our resources
and attention. The Keweenaw Peninsula is the Northwestern four-county area of Michigan’s ruggedly
beautiful Upper Peninsula. This scenic peninsula jutting out into Lake Superior is home to a warm,
family-oriented community with excellent schools, a thriving arts scene and world-class year-round
outdoor recreation.
UP Health System – Portage has been serving the Western Upper Peninsula of
Michigan since 1896. The hospital and its outlying clinics support a multi-specialty group of over
40 physicians and over a dozen allied health professionals. The main campus is a 36-bed hospital
with ancillary services including the area’s only Open Bore MRI, 64-slice CT scanner, PACS, nuclear
imaging, digital mammography and other radiological and laboratory services. Other services include
cardiopulmonary, certified sleep disorder center, regional dialysis unit, pharmacy, rehab,
audiology, a 12/7 hospitalist program, home care and hospice, and a 60-bed senior living
community.
UP Health System – Portage is home to the first Level III ASC-verified trauma center and
emergency department in the state, as well as an Express Care walk-in clinic.