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ADDITIONAL CAREERS

Accounting/Finance
Case Management
Executive Leadership
Laboratory
Pharmacy
Radiology/Imaging
RN New Grad
Therapy

Welcome to
UP Health System

UP Health System, part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, offers the unique opportunity to build a meaningful career in one of the most naturally beautiful regions in the country. With hospital campuses in Marquette, Hancock (Portage), and Ishpeming (Bell), we deliver high-quality care across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — an area known for outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community. Our regional network connects advanced medical technology with a personalized, compassionate approach to care. The U.P. offers a rewarding balance of career and quality of life where you’ll find supportive colleagues, a welcoming culture and a shared mission to improve the health of our communities.

Located in Michigan

Our locations

UP Health System - Bell

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UP Health System - Marquette

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UP Health System - Portage

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Careers that make a difference

Explore healthcare service opportunities that align with your career goals and lifestyle needs, while transforming lives and communities. Choose from careers in one of our many medical specialties and subspecialties, many with sign-on bonuses. Find where you fit and join us!

Allied Health

From rehabilitation to administration to treatment, you’ll play a vital role in 
caring for patients and supporting teams. 
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Facility Leadership

Set the vision and guide our teams by playing a vital role in shaping strategy, driving care quality and making a difference in the communities we serve.
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Non-Clinical

Delivering on our mission takes a village – join one of the essential administrative, logistical or technical teams that uphold Lifepoint teams and facilities.
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Nursing Patient Support

Build a career in delivering essential patient care and supporting medical staff. Certification programs and tuition assistance help you advance.  
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Registered Nurse

Explore paths to providing compassionate care, collaborating with medical teams and engaging with innovation and technology.
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Physicians and Providers

Grow a thriving practice in a community where your expertise makes an important difference.
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Live and work in the heart of the Upper Peninsula

Nestled among freshwater lakes, forested trails and star-filled skies, the Upper Peninsula offers a lifestyle rooted in balance, beauty and community. With short commutes, excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods, it’s a place where you can truly feel at home. From hiking, biking and paddling in the summer to skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, outdoor adventure is always within reach. You’ll also find rich local culture — from historic lighthouses and mining towns to museums, festivals and vibrant arts communities. Here, you’ll have the space — and the support — to focus on what matters most, both personally and professionally.

Be connected,
supported and
celebrated

Fostering positive relationships is the true north of UP Health System culture. No matter your role, you’ll feel our positivity, respect and enthusiasm in every shift. Here, approachable leaders promote open communication, provide meaningful support and honor wins large and small. Your input is welcome, and your achievements recognized.

The DAISY Award

For nurses and team members nominated by patients and family members for going above and beyond 

Julianne Kirkham Award 

Given to recognize exemplary employees on our support and ancillary department teams

The Mercy Award

Our highest honor, awarded annually to a Lifepoint employee who most profoundly embodies the spirit and values upon which the company was founded

Sunshine Award 

Recognizes staff who bring compassion and exceptional service to others, making every day brighter

Empowering you
to grow, lead 

and care

Advance your career

We prioritize and support your career growth and continuous education. Take advantage of tuition reimbursement, leadership training and mentorship relationships as you explore your interests and expand your knowledge.

Celebrate your nursing journey

As a nurse at UP Health System, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to thrive. Advance in every stage of your career, from Nurse Residency to specialization and leadership. Here, your contributions are rewarded and who you are away from work is respected.

Where healing
meets helping

At UP Health System, we invest in our Upper Peninsula communities through charitable care, health education, local partnerships and volunteer efforts. From Marquette to Hancock to Ishpeming and beyond, we’re proud to support organizations that make a meaningful impact — including Beacon House, Trillium House, Hope Starts Here, United Way and dozens of local initiatives. We’re dedicated to helping U.P. communities thrive today and for generations to come.

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