Civilized Outdoors

• The City of Marquette is located in the central region of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It serves as the regional draw that is evident due to the educational institute of Northern Michigan University, health care, recreation, and retail.
• Marquette has become one of the nation’s premier cities. These efforts towards continuous improvement are rewarded through a series of national recognitions. Awards included are the prestigious “America’s Most Livable Communities”, its involvement in Michigan’s “Cool Cities” initiative, and its receipt of the “All-American City” award.
• Sitting on the shores of one of the Great Lakes, Marquette is known for its unique climate offering all four seasons with an average temperature dropping to 30 degrees in January and up to 75 degrees in July making for a reasonable winter and an enjoyable summer.
• Known for its family values & a location on the shores Lake Superior, this picturesque community was named by Outdoor Life as”1 of the 20 Best Places to Live”. Counted among the area’s prized possessions are night skies illuminated by blazing green northern lights, full moons reflecting diamonds in the snow, lingering sunsets, rushing waterfalls and crashing waves against the shoreline

Work/Life Balance

• The region's Level II Trauma Center as verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, has been named by Thomson Reuters as a 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital, has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers, and Blue Distinction for Spine Surgery from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
• This 10-member physician program is in need of a quality physician to round out its team @ this 315 bed specialty care hospital serving a medical staff of over 200 physicians representing 65 specialties and subspecialties
• Sound boasts attrition rates well below national averages largely due to an emphasis on creating a sustainable career highlighted by manageable encounters (12 – 15 daily) thus allowing for timely discharges, favorable utilization & patient satisfaction rates
• Technology is emphasized via the use of a sophisticated web-based application designed with the input of Sound hospitalists. This system allows easy & effective communication, supports management of patient care as well charge capture, messaging, sign-out, custom reporting, referral pattern & bulletin board functions

To be considered for this position, please contact Jeff Lazaroff, 214.681.3532, or via e-mail @hospitalists@soundphysicians.com