Emergency Department APP

Lifepoint Health®; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Student loan repayment assistance

CME allowance and days

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's UP Health System-Marquette seeks a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Department team in Marquette, MI. The role involves 12-hour shifts in a Level II trauma center with team-based care alongside EM physicians, and responsibilities spanning triage, patient assessment, and procedures.

Candidates should have completed an ARC-PA accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, and current MI license plus DEA registration.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited PA program (ARC-PA/CAAHEP/CAHEA).
• NCCPA certification.
• Current Michigan PA license.
• Michigan controlled substance license required.
• Current DEA registration.
• AHA BLS, ACLS and ATLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PA coverage in the main Emergency Department alongside 1–2 board-certified EM physicians.
• Assist with triage coverage when patient volume requires.
• Support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with access to Cerner EMR, lab, and imaging services.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Job description

Your Healing Mission Matters — As an Emergency Medicine APP at UP Health System-Marquette in Marquette, MI, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valued member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to caring with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. At Lifepoint, you'll find a workplace where what truly matters is achievable — from your career goals to your well-being.

Position Details

• 19 bed Emergency Department, Level II Trauma Center, main regional referral center for the Upper Peninsula.
• 12 hour Emergency Department shifts, 9 am to 9 pm.
• 10–11 shifts per month: benefitted position.
• Rotating weekend and holiday schedule.
• Approximately 1.6 patients per hour average.
• PA works in main ER department, no dedicated fast tract/express care.
• Covers Provider in Triage role when volume demands.
• Single PA coverage working with 1–2 board certified Emergency Medicine Physicians in the department.
• 12 hours of PA coverage daily, 34 hours of physician coverage.
• Collegial and supportive practice environment, supportive supervising physicians.
• Cerner EMR system in the Emergency Department and hospital.
• Full lab and radiographic support including US, CT, MRI capability.

Qualifications

Satisfactory completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.

• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• State of Michigan controlled substance license required.
• Current DEA registration required.
• AHA approved BLS, ACLS and ATLS.

The preferred candidate will have experience as a physician assistant in an emergency department setting that includes adults and children, as well as competence performing standard emergency department procedures.

Our Compensation Package Can Include

• Competitive base salary.
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Early-commitment residency stipend.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days.
• Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage.

About the Facility

UP Health System-Marquette is a 222-bed specialty care hospital. The system serves patients from across the Upper Peninsula and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Its medical staff of more than 200 doctors works as a team with its more than 1,800 employees in caring for approximately 9,000 inpatients and more than 350,000 outpatients per year.

Marquette, Michigan is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula, serving as the scenic, cultural, and economic hub. On the southern shore of Lake Superior, referred to as the “Queen City of the North”, we offer 1,800 miles of shoreline, a unique blend of natural beauty, adventure, vibrant arts, a thriving downtown, and a strong community spirit. The ideal location for those who seek both professional and personal fulfillment.

UP Health System-Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System-Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.