Family Medicine Physician Job at UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health in Portage, WI

The University of Wisconsin-Madison 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; are committed to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, including respect for and learning from others, and are able to work with colleagues and patients of diverse backgrounds; 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.

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.

About SMPH and DFMCH:

The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinic and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world. Madison is the state's capitol city with a population of over 270,000, and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools.

The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is a large, tier-one clinical department in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). DFMCH and its associated UW Health clinic operation has over 750 employees, including 171 faculty and an additional 261 clinical adjunct faculty located throughout the state. The DFMCH is committed to patient care while also offering outstanding educational and research programs. There are over 150 residents in our sponsored and academic partner programs, and more than 400 medical students train in the department each year, with the Madison residency program ranking fifth in the nation for 2023. In fiscal year 2022, our physicians and residents practicing at 17 clinics throughout the state managed over 358,000 patient visits an integral part of the department s success. Research funding from the NIH and other state, federal and private sources exceeded $9.8 million in fiscal year 2022 and supported several areas of interest including major research projects in pain management, addiction and substance misuse prevention and treatment, and infectious disease surveillance.