Emergency Medicine

Lifepoint Health®; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 240,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

CME allowance

Job summary

Lifepoint Health-Portage in Hancock, MI seeks an Emergency Medicine physician to join a 5-physician team providing high-quality trauma and emergency care. The role covers pediatrics to geriatrics with 12-hour shifts and a full nursing staff, using Meditech EMR for charting.

Candidates should be BE/BC in Emergency Medicine and have ATLS and PALS certifications, with readiness to handle critical care in a 36-bed facility as part of Lifepoint Health’s network.

Qualifications

• Emergency Medicine BE/BC required, with ATLS and PALS certification.
• Ability to perform advanced emergency procedures including intubation, chest tubes, splinting and suturing.
• Experience in trauma/emergency department settings and working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute emergency care for a broad patient population from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Perform procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, spline casting and wound closure.
• Collaborate with a 5-physician team and a full nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.
• Document using Meditech EMR and participate in continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Intubation

Bedside ultrasound

Trauma care

Education

Emergency Medicine BE/BC

ATLS

PALS

Tools

Meditech EMR

MRI

CT imaging

Job description

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a Emergency Medicine at UP Health System-Portage in Hancock, 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

• Level III Trauma
• Medical group employed position
• Expectations: Intubation/chest tubes/splinting/sutures. Pediatrics through geriatrics.
• Requirements: Emergency Medicine BE/BC, ATLS, PALS,
• 5 physician team, full nursing staff
• 132 - 12-hour shifts: 8a to 8p, 8p to 8a
• Equipment and Services: 11 beds including 8 private rooms & a 3 bay Trauma room. Private rooms with bedside ultrasound, Onsite MRI, CT, EMR: Meditech

Our Compensation Package Can Include:

• Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Paid time off and 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
• Marketing and practice growth assistance

Our Compensation Package Can Include:

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

UP Health System Portage

is a 36-bed hospital located in Hancock; has served the Western Upper Peninsula since 1896. Our 36-bed hospital in Hancock is part of the Lifepoint Health network, a nationwide leader in community-based healthcare. Leapfrog A for patient safety 4 consecutive years. ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center. Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Designation.

About the Community:

Nestled in the heart of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Houghton/Hancock offers a blend of small-town charm and big ideas. This university community, home to Michigan Technological University, boasts a rich cultural scene with art galleries, museums, and diverse local events. UP Health System-Portage is an

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