Family Medicine Physician

Job Opportunity at Sussex Clinic

Location: Sussex, WI

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.

Job Responsibilities

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 1 Physician and 1 Nurse Practitioner
• Each provider has 1:1 Medical Assistant support
• Remote RN triage support available through a regional pool
• Physicians take their own call Monday–Thursday nights
• Weekend call rotation: 1:7 (increasing to 1:8 in November 2026)
• MAs perform lab draws onsite
• Beautiful facility is approximately 6 years old
• 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 You Will 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.

Additional Preferences

#HeC

Visa Eligibility

H1-B Visa Eligible

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Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.