Family Medicine Physician

Your future role at a glance

Location: West Allis, WI

Facility Name: Gateway Clinic

Schedule: Full-Time

$80,000 Sign-on Bonus; $10,000 relocation assistance

Productivity incentives: RVU/Quality

$4,000 CME Allowance

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an established team of 4 Family Practice Physicians, 1 Pediatrician, and 1 Physician Assistant

• Guaranteed staffing with a minimum 1:1 Medical Assistant (MA) support ratio.

• Extensive onsite ancillary services, including Lab, X-ray, Ultrasound, Mammogram, and CT.

• Multiple medical specialists rotate into the building to support the practice.

• Payer mix is approximately 50% commercial, 25% Medicaid, and 25% Medicare.

• High number of Spanish-speaking patients supported by a significant number of bilingual associates.

• Located in an area identified as having high growth potential.

• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care, including high-quality diagnostic and treatment services, to improve the health and well-being of the community.

• Coordinate seamless care transitions for patients, managing specialized consultations, inpatient admissions, and collaborating with case management for successful discharge planning.

• Lead or actively participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of care delivery within the clinic and the wider system.

• Maintain complete and timely patient documentation and electronic medical records to ensure compliance, accurate records, and support the financial integrity of the practice.

• Ability to practice autonomously and demonstrate comfort managing a solo outpatient primary care panel within a clinic environment.
  

About Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee

• 250 bed hospital

• Serving a population of approximately 560,000 people

• Integrated referral network

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service
  

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

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