100% outpatient adult only primary care. Make a meaningful impact here in Northern Michigan.
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Job description
Your Healing Mission Matters
As a Primary Care Physician at UP Health System in Hancock, 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 Detail Are
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, with shared phone-only call
- No inpatient responsibilities – focus fully on your patients during office hours
- Adult-Only Patient Panel – deliver thoughtful, personalized care to adult and geriatric populations
- Well-Established Practice – built-in support with room to grow
- Genuine Work-Life Balance – manageable workload, time for family, and space to recharge
Visa Support:
- J-1 Waiver: State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty.
- H-1B: Support via the H-1B lottery.
- O-1: Visa support available.
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
UP Health System Portage is a 36-bed hospital located in Hancock; has served the Western Upper Peninsula since 1896. We are part of the Lifepoint Health network, a nationwide leader in community-based healthcare.
Houghton/Hancock is a vibrant university community where natural beauty, history, and culture meet. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, this four-season destination offers:
UP Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
