What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Surgery (GS) - Laurium (Keweenaw), Michigan position at Aspirus Health?
Aspirus Health is seeking a General Surgeon to join our team in Laurium, Michigan, in the heart of the Upper Peninsula.
This opportunity offers strong clinical and administrative support, along with a welcoming community that values and supports local healthcare providers.
OPPORTUNITY:
- Up to full-time (1.0 FTE); 5-day work week preferred
- Approximately 14 days call/month (30-minute onsite response time)
- Level III trauma center
- General and laparoscopic surgery (hernia repairs, appendectomies, lesion excisions, lumpectomies)
- GI endoscopy (EGD, colonoscopy)
- Inpatient Rounding
- Primary GS clinic located on the hospital campus
- Weekly outreach at Aspirus Houghton Clinic (20-minute drive)
- Primarily adult population w/limited pediatrics
BENEFITS: Competitive benefits and generous compensation package including relocation assistance, student loan repayment program, and the potential for a sign-on bonus.
COMMUNITY: Laurium, Michigan
- From world-class skiing at Ski Brule and Big Powderhorn to hiking the Porcupine Mountains and paddling Portage Lake, this region offers year-round adventures in pristine natural beauty
- Surrounded by countless lakes, rivers, and national forests, these communities are a haven for fishing, hunting, boating, and peaceful rural living
- Enjoy small-town safety, welcoming communities and, and a lower cost of living without sacrificing quality of life.
- Historic downtowns, restored theaters, and one-of-a-kind festivals reflect the area's heritage and offer year-round community events.