Neonatology Physician

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a Neonatologist 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:

• One board certified neonatologist & two board certified NNPs

• Employed position

• 100% inpatient

• Teaching affiliation with Michigan State University medical students and family practice residents

• Collegial and supportive practice environment

• Flexible scheduling with partner

• Round and manage daily census

• NNPs take first call at night

  • Neonatologist called in for complex cases only

• Cerner EMR

• Staffed with 2 NNPs, Nursing Clinical Director, Unit Clerk, RNs (includes transport RNs)

  • Transport teams include RNs, RT, paramedic

• Pediatric cardiologist on-site

Level III A NICU: with no surgical sub-specialties. Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pneumothorax, Sepsis, Seizures, Stabilize surgical cases for transport out. VLBW, NAS

Equipment and Services: Full equipment, MRI, CT, EEG, with hospital Paragon EHR. General Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology, Infectious disease, contracts for consultation with the University of Michigan Cardiology and Ophthalmology. Ability to reach Neonatologists at Mott Children's Hospital, DeVos Children's Hospital or Children's

Practice: Provide comprehensive care for infants born as young as 23 weeks gestation. Twin transport capabilities, whole-body cooling for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy patients and comprehensive family-centered care.

Requirements: Board Certified in Neonatology preferred, Board Eligible acceptable. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified. Intubation, Chest tube placement, Placement of central lines, Paracentesis, Spinal taps, exchange transfusion, thermal cooling, ventilator management including oscillators and iNO

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

About Our Hospital and Healthcare System:

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 work 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.

About Our Community:

Marquette, Michigan 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.