MD/DO - Family Medicine Elroy

Family Medicine Physician Opportunity

Emplify Health by Gundersen's Elroy Family Medicine Clinic is seeking a Family Medicine physician to join our collaborative primary care team. This position is primarily based in Elroy, with occasional coverage at our Wonewoc and Hillsboro clinic locations, all located within approximately eight miles.

You will join a collegial team of two Family Medicine physicians and six Advanced Practice Clinicians while caring for patients across the lifespan in a team-based practice environment with strong specialty support and access to Epic, connecting care teams across the Emplify Health System.

Behavioral health services are available within the Elroy clinic, where a behavioral health nurse practitioner and multiple therapists partner with our primary care teams to support comprehensive patient care.

Our Elroy clinic is just minutes from Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and our Hillsboro clinic, with St. Joseph's offering a 13-bed critical access hospital with a 24/7 Emergency Department, specialty clinics, and surgical services, providing convenient access to additional resources while maintaining the close relationships and continuity that make rural family medicine so rewarding.

Practice Highlights:

• No call
• No inpatient responsibilities (hospitalized patients are admitted and cared for by our established hospitalist and inpatient medical services)
• Monday through Friday daytime schedule
• Teaching opportunities available
• 24-hour specialist consultation available
• EMR- Epic
• Digital Radiology
• Telemedicine
• Nursing Home rounding opportunities
• Specialty clinics include orthopedic and general surgery, gynecology, cardiology, dermatology, nephrology, podiatry, and otolaryngology

Grow Your Career:

• Teach and mentor medical students and residents.
• Opportunity to engage in research, whether clinical or basic science.
• Shape the future of care by participating in Gundersen conferences or exploring leadership roles.

About the Location:

Rural life here offers strong community ties, outdoor recreation, and a quality of life shaped by the rivers, trails, parks, and traditions that make this part of Wisconsin unique. From the historic downtown to the surrounding countryside, you will find a land like no other in the State of Wisconsin winding rivers, historic farmsteads and round barns, trails, and community celebrations filled with pride and tradition.

Attractions include the Kickapoo and Baraboo Rivers, Wildcat Mountain State Park, Vernon County Round Barns, and a host of community events. Great fishing and hunting in the area. The City of Hillsboro also offers several public parks for recreational activities, including a beautiful walking trail adjacent to the hospital and the extremely popular Hillsboro State Bike Trail that connects to the historic "400" State Trail and the Elroy-Sparta Trail.

Located one hour from La Crosse, one and a half hours from Madison, and three hours from the Twin Cities and Milwaukee, it is an easy drive to any of these cities.

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, offering options such as a four-day workweek, ensuring fulfillment and well-being.
• Mission Driven Culture: At Gundersen, together we inspire your best life through relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. 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 dedicated to improving the health in rural communities while providing exceptional care.
• Compensation that Reflects 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.

This opportunity supports H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship and is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and National Health Service Corps participation. In addition, the position participates in the Orion Program, which offers:

• 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 here: orioninitiative.org

Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated. In addition, must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations. Medical staff in our system will supervise advanced practice clinicians. Medical staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system. Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all medical staff.

Primary Recruiter:

Shari Kjos

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