Family Medicine Job In Marquette, Michigan
Exciting Opportunity for you in our Dynamic Family Medicine Practice!
Are you ready to make a difference in patient care within a supportive and collegial environment? UP Health System is adding dedicated family medicine physicians our esteemed practice. Located in Northern Michigan, our clinic serves a diverse community with a commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Practice Overview:
- Team Environment: Collaborate with 5 staff providers, 9 facility providers, and 18 residents, fostering a vibrant and supportive atmosphere.
- Employment Type: Enjoy the benefits of an employed practice with a focus on outpatient care.
- Patient Load: Target patient load averages 21 patients per day, ensuring a balanced workload.
- Telephone ONLY Call Schedule: Currently 1:4, providing a manageable balance of work and personal time.
- Technology: Utilize EMR-Athena for efficient patient care documentation.
- Support Staff: Work alongside a dedicated team including 7 LPNs, 5 CMAs, and 13 clerical staff members.
Office Hours:
- Convenient Schedule: Open Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 8 PM, and Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Structured Patient Hours: Providers see patients from 8 AM to noon and 1 PM to 5 PM, with evening clinics covered by residents and staff providers.
Team Concept:
- Collaborative Care: Each provider is assigned to a dedicated team, managing three rooms and supported by 2-3 LPNs, 2-3 CMAs, and occasional float pool MAs.
- Patient-Centered Approach: Book appointments based on 20–30-minute units, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care.
- Patient-Centered Medical Home Designation: 30% of clinic schedules are reserved for same-day appointments, emphasizing accessibility and continuity of care.
Medical Practice Highlights:
- Specialized Clinics: Participate in diverse clinics such as MAT (Michigan Assisted Treatment), Hep-C, OMM (Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine), and procedure clinics, enriching patient care options.
- Teaching Facility: Proudly affiliated with Michigan State University, supporting an active residency program with 18 residents rotating every 3 years. Residents provide comprehensive care in both clinic and hospital settings, including OB services.
- Educational Opportunities: Engage with students from various colleges and universities, contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals.
- Community Impact: Operate an on-site Anticoagulation Clinic, enhancing patient management and educational outreach with Ferris Pharmacy program students.
Why Join Us? It’s not just a job, but a supportive community committed to your professional growth and personal well-being. Experience the beauty of Northern Michigan while contributing to a team dedicated to exceptional patient care and education.
Apply Now to Join Our Team! Take the next step in your career and become a valued member of our dynamic family medicine practice. We look forward to discussing how you can contribute to our mission of providing compassionate, comprehensive healthcare in Northern Michigan.
The Community
The City of Marquette is located in the central region of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With a population of 21,335, it is the UP’s largest community. In addition to being a population center, it serves as the regional center for education, healthcare, recreation and retail offering amazing arts and culture opportunities, stellar schools. Marquette also is the home of Northern Michigan University, housing the nation’s only Olympic Education Center.
Residents of the City of Marquette have long appreciated their community’s abundant natural beauty, unique climate and the high quality of life that is enjoyed here. A strong commitment by both city leaders and active community members has helped Marquette to become one of the nation’s premier cities. Forbes named Marquette the “Third Best City in America to Raise a Family” in 2010, and, most recently, Marquette was named one of the top micropolitans by Site Selection Magazine in March 2011.
Recreation
Water sports and skiing can be enjoyed only 15 minutes from the hospital, and family activities are available throughout the year. Marquette County has 85 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and several Nordic skiing events. In addition, Bike magazine declared Marquette the number two city in America for “Biking and Living” in its June 2001 issue.
UP Health System – Marquette, a 222 all private bed Duke LifePoint hospital. Major services include our Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular Institute, Brain and Spine Center, Digestive & Liver Specialists, Urology and Behavioral Health, As the regional referral hospital we provide care in sixty-five specialties and subspecialties.