Outpatient Only Family Medicine near Madison, WI (Portage Clinic)

The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, UW Health Portage Clinic, in Portage, Wisconsin, is interested in a Family Medicine physician to provide the full spectrum of family medicine skills in an outpatient clinic. This position will be involved in clinical teaching of medical students and other learners. This position may involve academic scholarly work.

This clinic has a small-town feel with the support of a large, academic system and connections with specialists. 

Overview of Position:

• Provide full spectrum family medicine skills and patient care in outpatient clinic setting, with opportunities to do procedures. 
• Opportunity to teach medical students in the clinic, or to pursue teaching options with the medical school.
• Clinic partners inspire each other, and there is autonomy and innovation at each clinic.
• Clinic offers mentorship with a diverse provider team at various career stages.
• Providers and staff are welcoming and have longevity with the clinics - there is an overall environment of team camaraderie. 
• Clinic is established in community with an opportunity to grow your patient panel quickly.
• Diversity in practice options with academic and clinical work.
• Flexibility with schedule, work-life balance appreciated.
• Very manageable call schedules (outpatient call is triaged and over the phone).
• Opportunities for growth and development by working in an academic setting (teaching with the medical school, committee work, leadership, etc.).
• Academic environment that values Family Medicine physicians in a very supportive department.
• Dual-employment between School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Medical Foundation, great benefits (Wisconsin state benefits and retirement) and competitive compensation plan, recruitment bonus, and relocation stipend.

DFMCH is seeking family medicine physicians who encompass a variety of skills that relate to how they engage with patients and work in teams. We are looking for professionals who communicate effectively; work collaboratively in teams, with personal accountability; care for patients with competence and compassion; build positive working relationships with patients, staff, and colleagues; have the skills to critically analyze and participate in developing solutions to complex problems; utilize sound reasoning and ethical decision-making; can effectively manage conflicts; have an awareness of personal stress and ways to manage stress; are willing to adapt to changes when necessary; have a commitment to learners and teaching, whether in a clinical or didactic setting; and are committed to continuous learning, quality improvement, and growth throughout their career. Additionally, but not required, the department welcomes candidates with an interest in potential leadership, and based upon the academic track, the faculty physician may also participate in academic and scholarly activity.

Faculty at UW-Madison have the opportunity for professional growth that will allow them to pursue additional clinical and academic interests. In addition to their clinic roles, faculty may have opportunities to practice OMT, Integrative Health, inpatient medicine, POCUS, and more. There are also opportunities in the medical school for formal teaching roles, may be opportunities within the organization for leadership roles, and may also be scholarly research focused projects and committees that a faculty member can participate. Clinical duties are defined with department leadership approval based on the finalists’ career interests and based on the clinical needs.

Community:  Portage, WI is located just north of Madison. Some providers and staff live in Madison, and some live in Portage. Portage offers the small-town feel, and Madison provides urban amenities. Working in Portage offers options as it relates to your community preferences.

Portage, WI (population estimated 10,000), is located in Columbia County and is one of the oldest settlements in Wisconsin. It is named for the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway, a portage between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. Portage’s small-town charm and a high quality of life has something to offer residents of all ages. The downtown retail district has a variety of quaint shops with well-preserved original Victorian architecture. Portage also boasts an array of cultural activities, restaurants, affordable housing, and is recognized statewide for its outstanding public education system.

The abundance of recreational activities in the area will keep you busy all year long.  In the summer months, you will be able to enjoy the local golf courses, downtown Farmer’s Market, one of the many parks or walking trails, local campgrounds and plenty of lake and river activities such as swimming, boating, and canoeing. Biking enthusiasts will be able to enjoy 14 different bike loops that provide views of wetlands, valleys, rivers, lakes, and wildlife.  In the winter months, residents enjoy curling, snowmobiling, ice fishing, sledding, ice skating, and hitting the slopes at the local ski resort at Cascade Mountain. Portage is also home to a segment of The Ice Age Trail, a 10,000-year-old trail that spans 1,200 miles of Wisconsin and travels through 30 counties.  The trail is open year round for hiking, backpacking and snowshoeing.

Portage has a great small-town community vibe, while also being near other cities like Wisconsin Dells (20 min) and Madison (35 min) to provide even more activities.

Anticipated start date:  2024 (remain flexible start date for final candidate)

Requirements:

• MD or DO or equivalent
• Wisconsin medical licensure required prior to start date.
• Certification by or eligible for certification by American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP).
• Successful completion of a fully accredited Family Medicine Residency Program.

Salary/Benefits:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including state retirement and state benefits.
• Faculty employment with UW-Madison/UWMF provides eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Madison, Wisconsin (population 270,000) is the vibrant state capital and home to the University of Wisconsin. With many picturesque surrounding towns, the area has the best of all worlds: natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and an irreverent spirit of fun. Built on an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its beautiful scenery. A total of five area lakes and more than 270 city parks create the perfect setting for an abundance of year-round outdoor activities from hiking, biking, swimming, and sailing to cross-country skiing, snow sailing, and ice fishing. Urban culture, natural beauty, small-town charm – the greater Madison area offers it all!