Description

Who we are:  Advanced Radiology Services is one of the largest physician-owned radiology practices in the country.   Our practice includes 190 radiologists, 30 advanced practice providers, and 180 employees providing administrative support in our wholly owned subsidiary STARS. We value diversity on our team and promote a culture of inclusion.  

What we do:  ARS provides radiology services to more than 60 different sites across the state of Michigan including MyMichigan Health.  This nonprofit health system is headquartered in Midland with 12 medical centers providing care to a 25 county region.  MyMichigan provides a full continuum of care across a wide array of settings, including urgent care centers, home health, virtual care, and medical offices in more than 80 specialties and subspecialties including cardiology, family medicine, hematology/oncology, neurosciences, orthopedics, pediatrics, vascular surgery, and more. 

What we are looking for:  We are currently accepting applicants for a breast imaging radiologist with light IR skills to provide services in beautiful Alpena, Michigan. If you prefer a breast only or IR only position we still want to hear from you! Alpena is a 139-bed hospital on the shores of Lake Huron.  We also need services for MyMichigan Alma which is a 97-bed teaching hospital serving central Michigan since 1955.   Both sites are affiliated with the University of Michigan. There are 2 options for this. 

1) An alternate track travel (5/9) role to cover both locations- Alpena and Alma.  This schedule will allow you to maximize your time off with a schedule of 5 days providing on site daytime coverage followed by 9 days off. The typical schedule would include 3 to 4 days in Alpena and 1 to 2 days in Alma. The drive between the 2 locations is approximately 3 hours. The total number of required work days per year would be only 130 (26 weeks) and days off would be 234. This is a partnership track position with no evening or weekend responsibilities, full compensation and benefits and travel expenses included.  You may live where you desire but proximity to Alpena and Alma and willingness to travel will be important.  

2) A standard track role based full time in Alpena (only) with no travel.  This position requires 39 weeks of work (189 days), 11 weekends (22 days) (could be done from home) and offers 13 weeks vacation.  If you prefer NO weekend work there's also an on site option which requires 210 weekdays and offers 10 weeks of vacation.  We also have either of these options in a .75 or .5 status if you prefer something less than full time.  

Responsibilities in Alpena:  You will perform stereotactic and US guided breast biopsies as well as breast screeners and diagnostics. If skill set aligns, you will also perform interventional procedures such as IR drain placements, lumbar punctures, FL arthrograms, GI FL, paras, thoras, CT and US guided biopsies.  The average number of procedures per day is 11.  There is one full time APP on site.   

Responsibilities in Alma: The main focus will be breast imaging with screening/diagnostics, US and stereotactic biopsies, and pre-surgical lesion localizations. Additional US procedures include thyroid nodule, lymph node, soft tissue biopsies, and occasional cholecystostomy tube placement.  You will also do CT lung, solid organ, and soft tissue biopsies as well as abscess catheter placement and PICC placements.  Occasionally you may do joint arthrogram injections, HSGs, and pain management procedures including joint injections. The average number of procedures per day is 9.  There is an APP there 3 days per week.   

Why is our practice unique? ARS is a 100% physician owned and managed practice.  We are committed to remaining independent.  We are looking for entrepreneurial minded physicians who value involvement in decision making and developing our business strategy.  Participation in section, committee and board meetings is not required but welcomed from day one. While we are an independent private practice, some of our physicians practice with an academic focus.  In affiliation with Michigan State University College of Medicine, our radiologists have opportunities to teach and mentor residents and pursue research if desired. Due to the size and breadth of the healthcare systems we support, diagnostic volume and variety of clinical exposure is unrivaled.  

Compensation/Benefits:  We are currently offering a 100K recruitment incentive which is payable upon signing. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for increased compensation by picking up additional shifts on a month to month basis.  Our physicians pay “0” for medical/dental/vision coverage and enjoy an $18,000 medical reimbursement account annually.  We also contribute the maximum amount allowed to the 401K plan ($70,000 in 2025).  We offer a brand new 6-week paid parental leave benefit to coordinate with the 12 weeks of FMLA! 

Why do you want to live here?  If you enjoy nature and outdoor activities you will love the picturesque port town of Alpena.  It is nestled on the shores of gorgeous Lake Huron and is the second most populated Northern Michigan city behind Traverse City.  The area offers low cost of living and is home to one of the world's largest shale quarries and a thriving tourism business. The downtown is growing and there are many cultural events celebrating its rich heritage. In addition to swimming, hiking, boating and fishing, attractions include the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center and the only freshwater National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve in the world.

Requirements

• American Board of Radiology or AOBR certified or Board-Eligible 
• Significant experience in breast imaging and procedures, MQSA certified
• Prefer experience in basic IR procedures
• Breast or IR fellowship training preferred but will consider significant practice experience
• Must be comfortable working autonomously in more rural sites