Nurse Practitioner Job In Marquette, Michigan
Exciting Express Care Opportunity for Advanced Practice Providers in Northern Michigan
Marquette, Michigan 49855 Type of Facility: Hospital Job Type:Employee
UP Health System - Portage in Hancock, Michigan invites qualified Board-Certified Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) to join our Express Care team. We offer a unique opportunity to thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
Position Details:
- Schedule: 6–10 hour shifts every 14 days with opportunities for additional shifts to cover PTO.
- Locations: Two Express Care/Walk-In Clinics in Houghton and Calumet.
- Hours of Operation: 9 AM - 6 PM, seven days a week (9 AM - 2 PM on holidays).
- Daily Coverage: One APP provides 10-hour coverage per site.
- Workload: 100% outpatient with no after-hours call. Current volumes average 25 patients/day in Houghton and 15 patients/day in Calumet.
- Clinic EMR: Athena
Clinical Services:
- Testing: Waived testing including Covid antigen, PCR, strep, RSV, Influenza A&B, urine dips, and urine hCG.
- Procedures: Suturing of simple wounds.
- Vaccinations: Tetanus & Influenza.
- Additional Services in Calumet: Occupational Health and X-ray services.
Staffing and Facilities:
- Houghton: 1 PSR and 1 Clinical staff member (MA/CMA/LPN) 7 days a week. Clinic co-located with UP Health System Fitness Center.
- Calumet: 1 PSR M-F with 1 Clinical staff member. MA performs PSR role on weekends. Clinic co-located with UP Health System Physical Therapy and Rehab, as well as an FQHC.
Practice Environment:
- Houghton: Providers are assigned two rooms with clinical staff assistance for rooming and completing waived POC testing. Expect to see an average of 25+ patients per day.
- Calumet: Providers are assigned two rooms with an average of 15+ patients per day, including COVID testing.
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.
Outdoor Activities:
- Enjoy stunning natural beauty with opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring beautiful nature trails.
- Relax on the beaches of Lake Superior and bask in clean air and open waters.
- Experience a four-season wonderland perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Community Highlights:
- Embrace small-town values and rich history.
- Benefit from a high standard of living without long commute times or congested highways.
- Enjoy the vibrant community life enriched by the university's diversity and culture.
Why Choose UP Health System - Portage?
- Supportive Practice Environment: Work in a collegial atmosphere with dedicated staff.
- Quality of Life: Balance your professional life with the exceptional quality of life offered in our scenic community.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
Join our team and become a part of a community that values quality healthcare and offers an unparalleled lifestyle.
Apply Today!
| Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Hancock offers majestic views of Lake Superior where outdoor activities abound. A leading small arts town, the city fosters a growing arts & crafts community. |
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.