Physician - Family Medicine

Company: Ascension
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

DetailsSpecialty: Family Medicine Schedule: 36 patient contact hours with flexibility in schedule Call Schedule: in call rotation - nurse direct takes first call Practice Detail: Family Practice EMR System: EPICFacility: St. Joseph's HospitalLocation: MilwaukeeThis job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation TypeBenefitsPaid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics. ResponsibilitiesAscension Wisconsin is looking for a Family Medicine Physician for our St. Joseph's Hospital Clinic This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Wisconsin to provide medical services to patients. Position Highlights:

Flexible scheduling - 36 patient contact hours Ability to work with underserved patient population

Excellent salary and benefits package Responsibilities:

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.

Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.

Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.

Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules. RequirementsLicensure/Certification/Registration:Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office.Education:Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.Why Join Our TeamAscension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Pay Non-Discrimination NoticePlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.ResponsibilitiesAscension Wisconsin is looking for a Family Medicine Physician for our St. Joseph's Hospital Clinic This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Wisconsin to provide medical services to patients. Position Highlights:

Flexible scheduling - 36 patient contact hours Ability to work with underserved patient population

Excellent salary and benefits package Responsibilities:

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.

Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.

Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.

Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules. QualificationsLicensure/Certification/Registration:Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office.Education:Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

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