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General Surgery (GS)

Aspirus Health · Laurium, MI

Posted October 3, 2026

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital · 205 Osceola Street, Laurium, MI, US, 49913

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.

Employer

Aspirus Health

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system serving communities across Wisconsin, Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northeastern Minnesota. From our home in Wausau, Wisconsin, Aspirus brings together hospitals, clinics, urgent care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, behavioral health and specialty services — including the Aspirus St. Luke's system in Duluth — to deliver advanced, high-quality care close to home.

At Aspirus, you'll join a thriving, financially strong and collaborative health system that is committed to redefining rural health care. Our physicians and advanced practice providers practice leading-edge medicine with the resources of a large system and the relationships of a close-knit community, supported by a culture of joy, compassion and teamwork.

Care deeply. Live fully. Thrive here. Aspirus offers competitive compensation and benefits, professional growth and leadership opportunities, and the chance to live in some of the country's most beautiful and affordable communities — with lakes, forests and four-season recreation right outside your door.

Livability

1,486
Laurium population
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Nearby cities
Houghton
10.3 mi
Pop. 8,341
Hancock
9.8 mi
Pop. 4,510
Baraga
31.9 mi
Pop. 1,948
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Houghton County
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 49913
7,238
Total residents
3,715
Male residents
3,523
Female residents
Age distribution
total
7,238
0-9
767
10-19
1,091
20-29
668
30-39
880
40-49
892
50-59
942
60-69
1,128
70-79
573
80+
297
Ethnicity
White
6,805
Black Or African American
40
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
48
Asian
108
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
34
Two Or More
203
Source: US Census Bureau
60
Walk Score — Somewhat Walkable
44
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) 280.78 mi
Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) 5.11 mi
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT) 78.85 mi
Ford Airport (IMT) 99.29 mi
Source: FAA database