Lifepoint Health

Hospitalist (APP) | Great care lives here

Hancock, MI

part-time
Inpatient

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Your Healing Mission Matters

As a Hospitalist APP at UP Health System-Portage 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 Details

  • Part-time
  • 130, 12- hour night shifts per year
  • Employed position
  • 100% inpatient: inclusive if inpatient, observation, and swing bed patients
  • Collegial and supportive practice environment
  • Average daily census 18 inpatient/observation, 5 swing beds
  • Night shift on-site 7pm-7am with Hospitalist physician on-call.
  • EMR: Meditech Magic

About Our Hospital and Health System

UP Health System-Portage is a 36-bed hospital located in Hancock, MI and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

About the Community: A university community with big ideas, Houghton/Hancock in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is the perfect place for people to explore their many interests. Visit the art galleries and museums, walk along the beaches of Lake Superior, hike, bike, and explore the beautiful nature trails. Wrap yourself up in a blanket of bright stars, clean air, and open water.

UP Health System-Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System-Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Compensation Details

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

Location Insights

  • A-

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • A-

    Commute

  • A-

    Overall

  • B+

    Access to Parks

  • B+

    Cost of Living

  • C+

    Access to Restaurants

  • Total Population

    486

  • Median Rent

    $1,313

  • Median Home Value

    $270,200

  • Median Income

    $97,750

Posted October 18, 2025