Hematologis/Oncologist

Your Healing Mission Matters As a Hematologist/Oncologist at UP Health System 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 will 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 will find a workplace where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your well-being.

Position Summary

• Duke Cancer Care Affiliated program.
• Join a collegial and supportive group of five providers, including a physician and three Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
• Enjoy an estimated 95% outpatient and 5% inpatient mix:
• Outpatient, with APPs typically managing inpatient rounding. Oncology consultations provided as needed for hospital admissions.
• The office is open from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Providers typically see patients from 8 AM to noon and 1 PM to 5 PM. New patient consults are scheduled for 60 minutes and follow-ups for 15-30 minutes. Average patient load of 18-25 patients per day.
• Inpatient rounding by APPs for current practice patients, with admissions managed by the 24/7 hospitalist group.
• Telephone only on-call, 1:3. Call is rare.
• Triage nurse handles all incoming clinical calls. Call changes at 7 AM, with ED physicians handling phone consults and acute leukemics referred to higher levels of care.
• Weekly tumor board meetings.
• Clinical research trial portfolio with a comprehensive support team including a genetic counselor and dedicated research associate.
• Providers are assigned to three rooms, with patients roomed by an RN and comprehensive assessments performed.
• Work alongside a strong, caring team, 10 RNs, 2 navigators, 1 RN case manager, 2 pharmacists, 1 pharmacy tech, 1 lab tech, 1 office manager, 1 clinical director, 1 social worker, 2 financial counselors, 6 clerical staff, and 1 program director.
• Our program holds prestigious accreditations from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACOS CoC), National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), and American College of Radiology Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation (ACR ROPA).

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 is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette, 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.

At UPHS, we are more than just our facilities and services. We are a unified front dedicated to our region's overall well-being. Join us and thrive in an environment that celebrates both professional and personal fulfillment. As the Regional Referral Center for over 300k population, our hospital is the only one in the area with all major service lines and 24/7 hospitalist support.

About Our Community

• Located along the pristine southern shores of Lake Superior, Marquette is a vibrant, welcoming city that offers a lifestyle that is hard to match
• Endless outdoor adventures year-round by land or water; mountain biking, hiking/camping, boating, watersports, downhill and cross-country skiing, etc.
• Rich local culture with art galleries, music festivals, and a walkable downtown featuring shopping, restaurants and drinkeries
• Public and private schools, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of true old-world community
• Home to Northern Michigan University, infusing the community with athletics, culture, higher education, and economics

UP Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.