Rural Medicine, Enjoy Small-Town Charm with Big-City Access - Family Medicine in Portage, WI

Job Description

The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health,  UW Health Portage Clinic, in Portage, Wisconsin , is interested in a Family Medicine physician to provide the full spectrum of family medicine skills in an outpatient clinic. This position will be involved in clinical teaching of medical students and other learners. 

This clinic has a small-town feel with the support of a large, academic system and connections with specialists. 

Overview of Position:

• Provide full spectrum family medicine skills and patient care in outpatient clinic setting, with opportunities to do procedures. 
• Opportunity to teach medical students in the clinic, or to pursue teaching options with the medical school.
• Clinic partners inspire each other, and there is autonomy and innovation at each clinic.
• Providers and staff are welcoming and have longevity with the clinics - there is an overall environment of team camaraderie. 
• Clinic is established in community with an opportunity to grow your patient panel quickly.
• Flexibility with schedule, work-life balance appreciated.
• Very manageable call schedules (outpatient call is triaged and over the phone).
• Opportunities for growth and development by working in an academic setting (teaching with the medical school, committee work, leadership, etc.).
• Academic environment that values Family Medicine physicians in a very supportive department.
• Dual-employment between School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Medical Foundation, great benefits (Wisconsin state benefits and retirement) and competitive compensation plan, recruitment bonus, and relocation stipend.

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is interested in a Family Medicine physician to join the UW Health Portage Clinic. This physician faculty will provide the full spectrum of family medicine skills and patient care. This position will be involved in clinical teaching of medical students and other learners. This position may involve academic scholarly work.

Duties will include provision of clinical care of patients, clinical teaching of medical students and other learners, participation in clinical faculty call schedule (phone call only), nursing home visits, departmental meetings, and performing administrative duties as necessary in the position. 

This position may also include opportunities to work on collaborative initiatives within UW-SMPH and UW Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship promoting an inclusive environment with other faculty and staff members.

Community : 

Discover the best of both worlds in Portage, Wisconsin a welcoming small town just 35 minutes north of Madison. Here, youll find a close-knit community where neighbors know each other, and life moves at a comfortable pace, yet youre never far from the vibrant urban amenities Madison has to offer. Some of our providers choose to live in Portage for its charm and sense of belonging, while others enjoy the easy commute from Madison.

Home to about 10,000 residents, Portage is one of Wisconsins oldest settlements, rich in history and named for the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway. Its picturesque downtown features Victorian architecture, unique shops, and local dining options. Affordable housing, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community make Portage an ideal place to live and work.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love the year-round recreation. In summer, enjoy golf courses, farmers markets, scenic parks, and water activities like boating and canoeing. Bike along 14 scenic loops or explore the Ice Age Trail, a 1,200-mile historic path that runs through Portage. Winter brings curling, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and skiing at nearby Cascade Mountain.

You have so much to look forward to in Wisconsin! Learn more by clicking here. 

Requirements:

• MD or DO or equivalent
• WI medial license, or eligible for license by start date of position.
• Board-certified or board eligible by American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP) by start date of position.
• Completion of a US Family Medicine residency by the start date of the position.

Salary/Benefits :

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including state retirement and state benefits.
• Faculty employment with UW-Madison/UWMF provides eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

• Above-market sign-on bonus!