Family Medicine Physician

Join Emplify Health by Gundersen as a Family Medicine Physician serving the welcoming rural communities of Elroy and Friendship, Wisconsin. This outpatient-focused position offers a unique blend of clinical care and dedicated research time, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patient health while exploring population health topics that matter to you. As part of a collaborative care team, you will help strengthen rural healthcare access and outcomes in these communities.

Your Practice at a Glance

• Outpatient only
• Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week: 32 patient contact hours, 8 research)
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care across Elroy and Friendship clinics
• Collaborate with nursing and administrative staff to support prevention and long-term patient relationships
• Dedicate 20% of your time to research or community projects aligned with population health priorities through the Orion Program
• Participate in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, or clinical staff as part of our medical education philosophy
• Engage with the community to improve health outcomes and foster innovation in rural care delivery

This opportunity supports H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship and is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and National Health Service Corps participation.

Why Join Emplify Health by Gundersen

• Comprehensive Support : Join a collaborative, patient-centered health system with access to specialists, advanced practice providers, and resources designed to deliver high-quality care in a rural setting.
• Flexible Work Options : Enjoy a work environment that supports both your personal and professional needs, ensuring fulfillment and well-being.
• Mission Driven Culture : At Gundersen, together we inspire your best life by delivering compassionate care and fostering belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility (BREATH). We are dedicated to contributing to a future of healthy people and thriving communities, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Be part of a system committed to improving the health in rural communities while providing exceptional care.
• Compensation that Reflections Your Impact : At Gundersen, we recognize that great physicians, whether experienced or new, make a real difference. Our salary structure is designed to reflect your skills, potential, and commitment to exceptional patient care, recognizing the value you bring to our team and the community.
• Outstanding Benefits : Including loan forgiveness, relocation assistance, a competitive 401K match, personal liability insurance, and more, all designed to support your well‑being and professional growth.

Orion Program Benefits

• The Orion Initiative's Recruit-Primary Care Provider (Recruit-PCP) grant program supports rural physician recruitment by allowing newly hired physicians to dedicate up to 20% of their time to community or population health projects.
• This protected time enables physicians to engage in meaningful work beyond clinical care, contributing to innovation and improved health outcomes in their communities.
• Physicians benefit from professional fulfillment by pursuing research or community initiatives aligned with their interests.
• The program strengthens rural healthcare by fostering collaboration between physicians, communities, and academic partners.
• Participation in Orion enhances your impact as a rural physician while supporting work-life balance and career growth.
• Find out more about the benefits of the Orion Program at orioninitiative.org.