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 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 Assistance
- 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
- 401K 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
UP Health System-Marquette a 222-bed specialty care hospital, UP Health System - Marquette receives patients from across the UP 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 1800 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.