Physician Surgery-Neurosurgery - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Alpena, Michigan, Neurosurgeon Job Clinical Role

• Seeking a board certified or board eligible neurosurgeon
• Full-time position: experienced neurosurgeon or graduating resident/fellow welcome
• The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical and technical skills with experience in the latest neurosurgical techniques. The recruitment focus is in operative general neurosurgery, specifically spine.
• No visa candidates unfortunately

• Employed by a health system
• Competitive base salary
• Robust benefits package including:
• Relocation allowance
• PTO and CME allowance
• Retirement plan
• Life, health, dental, and vision insurance
• Malpractice with guaranteed tail coverage

• Alpena sits on the shore of Lake Huron, specifically at Thunder Bay.
• Climate is humid continental: warm summers with cool nights, and cold, snowy winters, with annual snowfall averaging ~84 inches
• Tourism plays a role, especially with Lake Huron access, recreational opportunities, natural beauty, and historical features
• Alpena is small but has a lot to offer in terms of nature and outdoor activities: boating, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, etc. It’s appealing for people who like being near water and forests.
• It has a more relaxed / “up-north” feel compared to larger Michigan metro areas. Lower stress, more space, more access to natural surroundings.

• Active recruitment driven by:
• Lengthening wait times
• Increased demand for functional neurosurgery
• Need for expanded coverage in the neurosurgery department

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness