Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Join Froedtert ThedaCare in Waupaca, WI, and step into an established, collaborative practice where quality of care comes first. We are looking for a PRN clinician (0.1 FTE) to support our Family Medicine and Urgent Care teams . This is a "best of both worlds" opportunity: the autonomy of a traditional outpatient practice backed by the resources of a premier, physician-led health system.

Why You ll Love It Here:

• True Collaboration: Work alongside a collegial team of 12 physicians and 13 APCs.
• Focus on Patients: We provide the nursing, administrative support, and tech (Epic, DAX Copilot, Dragon) so you can focus on medicine.
• Flexibility: A PRN schedule with no call rotation. Shifts are either one 4-hour weekly shift or one 8-hour shift every two weeks.
• Scope of Practice: Traditional outpatient care with procedural opportunities available for those interested.
• Clinic Hours: Family Medicine is open Monday Thursday 7:00 am 7:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am 5:00 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am 1:00 pm. Walk-In Care is open Monday Friday 8:00 am 6:30pm, Saturday 8:00 am 2:30pm, and Sunday 8:00 am 11:30am.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• Tiered Pay Structure: Competitive salary based on your years of licensure.
• Generous Time Off: Hourly PTO accrual that increases with your tenure.
• Professional Growth: Annual CME allowance plus reimbursement for licensing and board fees.
• Full Protection: Malpractice insurance with tail coverage and access to the Wisconsin Patient Compensation Fund.
• Health & Wellness: Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance package.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) plan with employer contributions to help you build long-term stability.

ThedaCare Physicians-Waupaca Services:

• Family Medicine
• Lab
• X-ray
• OB Care
• Bone Density Scan
• Mammogram
• MRI
• CT
• General Surgical Procedures

Community Highlights:


Waupaca, Wisconsin , is a charming, vibrant small city located in east-central Wisconsin that experiences a significant population surge during the summer tourist season. Known for its exceptional natural beauty and close-knit community feel, Waupaca balances a strong historic heritage with continuous modern development.

Activities and Recreation

• Waupaca Chain O' Lakes : A stunning destination featuring 22 connected, spring-fed, crystal-clear glacial lakes ideal for boating, paddling, and swimming.
• Hartman Creek State Park : Provides expansive outdoor spaces complete with a supervised sandy beach, equestrian paths, biking loops, and campgrounds.
• City Park System : Features 16 local parks equipped with a modern splash pad, four lighted baseball diamonds, a skate park, and kayak launches.
• Winter Sports : Offers community recreation throughout colder months with a designated sledding hill and local ice rinks.

Downtown Features

• Main Street Infrastructure : Completely rebuilt and modernized to offer an attractive, walkable pedestrian environment.
• Historic Preservation : Showcases historic architecture that houses a variety of locally owned businesses and specialty boutique shops.
• Waupaca Area Public Library : Features an expansive lower level completely dedicated to interactive programming for children and teenagers.
• Community Events : Hosts recurring seasonal markets and inclusive regional gatherings that bring local residents and visitors together.

Dining and Stores

• Specialty Shopping : Filled with local boutiques, gift shops, and markets showcasing unique regional goods.
• Diverse Restaurants : Ranges from casual lakeside bar-and-grills to upscale dining establishments catering to tourists and residents.
• Local Commerce : Features a healthy blend of independent coffee shops, cafes, and bakeries alongside standard daily retail conveniences.

Housing and Cost of Living

• Existing Housing : Features a median home value of approximately $172,134, making it highly affordable compared to national averages.
• New Builds and Lots : Offers active access to fresh residential lot developments through city partnership initiatives focused on growing the local housing supply.
• Apartments and Rentals : Includes standard regional rental units, with community leaders proactively working to expand affordable workforce housing options.

Education

• Public Schools : Governed by the School District of Waupaca, comprising Waupaca 4K, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary, and Waupaca Middle School.
• Charter and Alternative Schools : Features the highly rated Chain Exploration Center, a public charter school serving grades PK-8.
• Private Schools : Includes local faith-based options such as Waupaca Christian Academy (serving grades PK-12) and Karis Academy.
• Higher Education : Home to the regional Fox Valley Technical College - Waupaca campus for vocational certificates, alongside proximity to major universities in nearby cities.

Healthcare Locations

• ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca : A critical access hospital situated at 800 Riverside Drive, providing 24/7 emergency care, cancer treatment, cardiovascular support, orthopedics, urology, and physical therapy.
• ThedaCare Physicians-Waupaca : Located at 710 Riverside Drive, offering comprehensive primary care services.
• ThedaCare Walk-In Care : Located at 710 Riverside Drive, providing weekday non-emergency urgent care access.
• ThedaCare Behavioral Health-Waupaca : Operates specialized mental health and counseling clinics within the city medical campus.

Travel and Airport Access

• Appleton, WI : 30 miles (Access via the Outagamie County Regional Airport for commercial flights).
• Green Bay, WI : 45 miles (Access via Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport).
• Madison, WI : 100 miles (An easy two-hour drive southwest via major state highway corridors).
• Milwaukee, WI : 130 miles (Located approximately two hours southeast of the city).
• Chicago, IL : 220 miles (Accessible within a four-hour drive via Interstate routes).