Family Medicine with OB in Deforest-Windsor - UW-Madison

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health,  UW Health Deforest-Windsor Clinic,  is seeking a Family Medicine physician to provide the full spectrum of family medicine skills and to provide patient care.  The Deforest-Windsor clinic prefers to recruit a colleague to practice Family Medicine with OB. 

Overview of Position:

• Provide full spectrum family medicine skills and patient care in outpatient clinic setting, with opportunities to do procedures. 
• Practice is preferred to include OB/maternity care and newborn rounding.
• Potential for inpatient medicine. 
• 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.
• Clinic is established in growing 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.

About the Clinic: 

The Deforest-Windsor clinic is comprised of nine faculty physicians, three advanced practice providers, as well as numerous team members that care for patients. They provide care for patients with substance use disorders and have one faculty member who provides obstetrical care. The team provides behavioral health support and educators for nutrition and diabetes as well. They function well as a team, and enjoy coming to work to see each other every day.

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.

Anticipated start date: July-Fall 2024 (remains flexible for final candidate)

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!