1549 - Bariatric Surgery opening in Michigan

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Contact: Jan Brayan (810) 618-9315 Janice.Brayan@McLaren.org

PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY
McLaren Northern Michigan is recruiting a General Surgeon, board certified in Bariatrics for a busy Private Practice in Petoskey, Michigan. Join six other surgeons and a team of advanced practice providers in delivering a wide scope of surgical services. The practice is looking to expand their bariatrics services so Bariatrics certification is required, an interest in Critical Care is also preferred. The ideal candidate will be trauma capable and participate in the inpatient coverage of the newly designated Level II Trauma Center. Trauma responsibilities will include in-house coverage on a shared rotation of 1:5 with post-operative follow-up care provided in the clinic. US Board eligibility / certification is required.

McLaren Northern Michigan is currently undergoing a major expansion project adding 92 new private rooms, additional observation beds, and renovation of the current facility. This expansion project will also bring 9 newly constructed/enhanced operating rooms that will be 30% larger to accommodate newer technology.

The selected provider will enjoy a guaranteed salary, full benefits, 401K and a partnership track. For more information about all McLaren openings, visit www.JoinMcLaren.org

FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS
McLaren Northern Michigan is a 202-bed regional referral center located in Petoskey, serving residents in 22 counties across northern Lower Michigan and the eastern part of the Upper Peninsula. More than 230 physicians represent nearly all medical and surgical specialties, enabling full-service care with an emphasis on cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, and neurosciences. McLaren Northern Michigan has a network of primary care providers and specialty care clinics throughout the region, and an outpatient surgery center in Cheboygan. It has achieved Magnet status for nursing excellence, been named a Top 50 heart hospital in the U.S. by IBM/Watson Health, and received the highest national ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for quality and safety.

McLaren Northern Michigan is a subsidiary of McLaren Health Care, a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. McLaren includes 14 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, and a 490-member employed primary and specialty care physician network. McLaren has 28,000 employees and more than 90,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

McLaren is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

COMMUNITY LIVING
Petoskey is located on the shores of Lake Michigan's beautiful Little Traverse Bay in northwest, lower-Peninsula Michigan. The historic architecture, seasonal activities, and miles of waterfront make it a great place to settle year-round. Petoskey is a wonderful place to raise a family with its excellent schools (both public and parochial) and community sports programs. The historic downtown offers many gourmet restaurants, specialty shops, and boutiques; as well as an active art and music community leading to very diverse and exciting opportunities to both watch and participate in music and theater. Petoskeys housing market has diverse residential options: from condominiums to several acres of land, and ownership to renting. The area boasts of elegant Victorian architecture in the homes and buildings, with more than 400 homes on the National Historic register. There is something for everyone with the plethora of year-round outdoor activities in Petoskey. In the winter, the Winter Sports Park offers outdoor hockey, ice skating, and sledding; while the summer provides tubing, swimming, and countless beaches and woods to explore. Several hiking and biking trails wind throughout the area some are even part of the North Country Trail, which links seven states and covers 4,600 miles from New York to North Dakota.

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