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Ophthalmologist

Aspirus Health · Houghton, MI

Posted October 3, 2026

Aspirus Eye Clinic · 1000 Cedar Street, Houghton, MI, US, 49931

Aspirus Health is seeking an Ophthalmologist to join our team at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital.

OPPORTUNITY:

  • Physician will perform surgeries at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, Michigan with opportunity for outreach to Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
  • Physician will see patients at Aspirus Eye Clinic in Houghton, Michigan and will provide outreach to Aspirus Eye Clinic in Ironwood, Michigan
  • Flexible work schedule and OR time
  • No call
  • Support from skilled techs at all locations
  • Become a fully integrated member of the team with equal compensation and benefit opportunities on day 1; no partnership track
  • Great compensation/lifestyle balance
  • Supportive leadership & career stability

BENEFITS: Competitive benefits and generous compensation package including relocation assistance, student loan repayment program, annual CME allowance, and a sign-on bonus.

COMMUNITY: Houghton, Michigan

  • Endless open-air activities in a still pristine natural setting including hiking, biking, boating, fishing, hockey, and hunting
  • Hundreds of waterfalls to visit within the peninsula
  • Indoor events include visiting museums, casinos, breweries, wineries, and staying in beautiful bed and breakfasts
  • Enjoy growing your hobbies in the quiet of nature

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

8,341
Houghton population
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Nearby cities
Hancock
0.4 mi
Pop. 4,510
Baraga
25.4 mi
Pop. 1,948
L'Anse
27.6 mi
Pop. 1,916
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Houghton County
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Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 49931
10,282
Total residents
6,148
Male residents
4,134
Female residents
Age distribution
total
10,282
0-9
659
10-19
2,519
20-29
3,806
30-39
712
40-49
550
50-59
495
60-69
759
70-79
456
80+
326
Ethnicity
White
8,428
Black Or African American
295
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
74
Asian
767
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
10
Other
300
Two Or More
408
Source: US Census Bureau
10
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
32
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) 270.80 mi
Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) 5.93 mi
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT) 78.83 mi
Ford Airport (IMT) 93.99 mi
Source: FAA database