Internal Medicine, Primary Care Physician - Tomah, WI

Job Description

Be a Hero to Heroes with the Tomah, Wisconsin Veterans Affairs Medical Center!

Situated in the beautiful coulee country of Southwest Wisconsin, Tomah is a friendly city and outdoor paradise for activities such as biking, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, boating, fishing, and hunting. Live in an upscale home on the lake or a hobby farm at small town prices. Tomah has high-quality public and parochial schools and a community hospital. Urban living is just a short drive away in spectacular La Crosse with elegant dining, shopping, performing arts center and regional airport access. Unlimited cultural activities and professional sporting events are available in nearby Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Come live and work in an environment of your own creation!

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You will function as a full team member of the interdisciplinary team serving Veterans, our nation's heroes. Other responsibilities include providing history and physical exams, diagnosis, and initiation of medical treatment; initiating and facilitating treatment and transfer in emergency situations; referring patients as needed to appropriate specialists, health care facilities, and coordination of home health services; documenting assessments and plan of care for each patient in accordance with policies and procedures; communicating and collaborating effectively with other providers and disciplines to ensure continuity of patient care; collaborate and act as a patient advocate; maintaining knowledge of new and current clinical methods; serving in the back-up call rotation for Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) at the Tomah campus; providing supervisory oversight/training for students completing clinical rotations at the La Crosse Clinic; and abiding by all Medical Center policies and procedures.

Tomah VA Medical Center is within VISN 12, the proud recipient of the 2024 AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition at the Bronze level, based on measurable, evidence-based efforts to reduce physician burnout, lower administrative burden, and cultivate a culture where clinicians can thrive.

$265,000 - $315,000 salary

\n Sign-on bonus available for well-qualified candidates\n

\n Up to $200,000 assistance for student loans\n

\n Contract buy-out opportunities\n

\n Escape insurance hassles\n

\n Keep your health insurance into retirement\n

\n 5% matching in the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401K)\n

\n Monday - Friday work schedule\n