Location:Marquette, MI
Marquette is a vibrant city nestled along the southern shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering stunning natural beauty and an abundance of outdoor recreational activities year-round. It's an ideal destination for those who enjoy a close-knit community atmosphere combined with access to world-class hiking, skiing, and waterfront experiences.
Facility:This health system is a well-established regional medical center serving Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering a full spectrum of specialty services including urology. The facility operates as a Level 2 trauma center with strong provider support and a collaborative clinical environment.
Opportunity:Physician - Urology
Job Details:- Locum Tenens coverage beginning with orientation on 6/10/2026 with ongoing opportunities available
- 24-hour call coverage structured 7a-7a; no in-house call required
- Response time to be on-site within 20 minutes when called in
- Typically 2-4 calls per night with 1-2 expected on-site call-ins
- Approximately 1-5 patient encounters per shift with an average of 2-5 inpatient calls per 24-hour period
- Physicians are not required to remain on-site during night or weekend call but are required to round and discharge patients
- Average on-site call-back hours expected: 2-4 hours per day
- If assignment is strictly 24-hour call: 2-4 hours per day of rounding, with remaining hours on-call with call-back
- Physicians must document on timesheets the specific reason for each call-back with sufficient detail to validate against electronic health records if audited
- Telephone calls and medical record reviews should not be considered on-site call-back hours
- Responsible for rounding on new admissions and any inpatients requiring follow-up
- Patient consults and any on-call questions or transfer consult questions required
- Common procedures include: kidney stone management, consults on continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), stent placements, hematuria management, and difficult catheter placements
- General adult urology skills required
- Ureteroscopy required
- Board certification required; active Michigan medical license required
- Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60 days
- Nearest airport: Sawyer Regional Airport; lodging available at Best Western Plus
Compensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
