Family Medicine Physician

Ascension•Milwaukee, WI

28d

About The Position

The Family Medicine Physician will provide outpatient primary care at North Ave Clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in a practice embedded in an Internal Medicine residency program. The clinic has an established team of one independent APP, an RN triage team, and laboratory services. Its patient population is primarily covered by Medicaid and Medicare, and the long-standing clinic serves as a healthcare anchor in the community. The physician will provide meaningful, high-value care to patients with significant social determinants of health and will have the autonomy to manage an outpatient primary care panel in a clinic environment. The role offers a full-time schedule, productivity incentives based on RVUs and quality, and a signing incentive of up to $130,000. The position includes a $4,000 CME allowance and malpractice coverage with tail. The job location is designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area and/or Medically Underserved Area/Population. Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee is a 250-bed hospital serving a population of approximately 560,000 people, with an integrated referral network. It is part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system. Ascension describes its culture as physician-led and collaborative, with long-term practice stability, local autonomy within a national network, and mission-centered care rooted in service.

Requirements

MD or DO degree.
Physician credentialing from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, required before the hire or job transfer date.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care, including diagnostic and treatment services, to improve the health and well-being of the community.
Coordinate care transitions, including specialized consultations and inpatient admissions, and collaborate with case management on discharge planning.
Lead or participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of care delivery within the clinic and wider system.
Maintain complete and timely patient documentation and electronic medical records to support compliance, accurate records, and the financial integrity of the practice.
Practice autonomously and manage an outpatient primary care panel in a clinic environment.

Benefits

Up to $130,000 signing incentive.
Productivity incentives based on RVUs and quality.
$4,000 CME allowance.
Malpractice coverage with tail.
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.
Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.