Hospital Medicine Physician

Join Our Alpena, Michigan Team as a Hospitalist or Nocturnist Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Alpena, Michigan—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We"d love to talk if you"re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community. We are hiring for a Hospitalist and a Nocturnist position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours. People First in Alpena Local Team Collaboration: Become part of a cohesive and long-standing team of eight physicians and two advanced practice providers (APPs) with the support of a clinical performance nurse at MyMichigan Medical Center. We value engagement within our team, offering various opportunities to align with your interests, such as participation in hospital committees. Our hospitalist medicine program consistently serves as the "Role Model" within our health system for metrics, patient experience scores, outcomes, and innovation. Qualifications: Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine. We proudly support both H1 and J1 Visa Candidates who can take advantage of?Sound"s excellent in-house visa specialists and our licensing and credentialing experts. All required filing fees for the visa are paid, and services are covered?by Sound. New graduates, residents, and fellows are encouraged to apply. Practice in the Heart of the Community Flexible Scheduling: We have multiple shift options, Nights 7 pm – 7 am or Days 7a-7p Key Responsibilities: We welcome the challenge of complex cases, working in an 8-bed open ICU with 24/7 Tele-intensivist support. The ICU is closed, and our team is not expected to perform procedures or run codes. A rapid response team assists. During the day shift, we have three physicians: one who covers the ICU inpatients and one APP who practices independently. The nocturnist role does have ICU coverage responsibilities and averages 4-6 admissions. For those who like to teach, we work with medical students, APPs, and residents?from MyMichigan Family Medicine residency, MSU, CMU, GVSU, and more. Living and Working in Alpena: Alpena isn"t just where we work—it"s where we live, raise our families, and enjoy the charm of a vibrant lakeside community. From the stunning shores of Lake Huron and the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to family-friendly neighborhoods, local festivals, and a welcoming small-town feel, Alpena is a place that"s easy to call home. Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact Alpena-Centered Care: Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we"re focused on the people of Alpena and nearby areas. You"ll be part of a team that"s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors. We"re a community-minded team and encourage our team members who want to contribute in and out of the hospital to help make our local community thrive. Rewards and Benefits: Compensation: Comprehensive rewards are offered, including a $75,000 commencement bonus for the night shift. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401k with matching contributions. Paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage. Generous paid time off. Annual CME allowance.

Created: 2025-05-13