Opportunity: ER- New London
 Opportunity Details
Specialty: Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Location: New London, WI, USA

 Offer Details
Income Details: CALL FOR INFO
Signing Bonus: Yes!
Relocation Paid:
  • One house-hunting visit, for up to 7 days
  • Household moving expenses provided by ThedaCare's corporate mover
CME:
  • CME/Professional Dues: $4500/year
Other Benefits:
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Disability
  • Life
  • Malpractice
  • Licensing/Board Fees
  • 403b and 457b

 Job Description

ThedaCare, an integrated health system, located in Northeastern Wisconsin, seeks a full-time BC/BE Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine physician to provide coverage at New London Family Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital. Full time is defined as 12 - 12-hour shifts per month. Additional shifts and 24 hour shifts will be considered.

This position is responsible for a broad range of emergency room cases, including trauma, ambulatory care, primary care and geriatric medicine. The volume is 9,000 visits per year. A typical mix of diagnoses include lacerations, chest pain, abdominal pain, ankle sprain, otitis media, UTI, gastroenteritis, bronchitis and pharyngitis. The trauma mainly consists of industrial and motor vehicular accidents .

The department has 4 major medical/trauma rooms and in addition there are 3 minor exam rooms. There is portable x-ray, CT, ultrasound and fluoroscopy. During the day, the studies are read on-site. After regular radiology hours, the plain films, CTs and ultrasounds are interpreted immediately by digital link. The facility also has cardiac CT angiography - 64 slice, and brain perfusion CT for acute strokes.

The group uses an EMR and all order entry is done electronically. Notes are dictated or the physician can use voice recognition software. There is immediate access to reports and the primary care physicians have access to your notes when they are on call or in the office.

The group works in a collaborative model with nursing. Extensive nursing protocols are in place and there is a core staff of 2 RNs and a technician each shift. In addition, the paramedics for the ambulance service are also in-house and available to assist in the department. Patients are taken immediately to a room and triaged to the level of acuity there. ThedaCare is a nationally recognized healthcare system that excels in quality outcomes and is the employer of choice in the area for both physicians and staff. Physicians at ThedaCare enjoy a collegial atmosphere, supportive of both primary care physicians and specialists.

This position will partner with a dedicated and highly qualified medical staff including primary care providers and general surgeons. In addition, acute traumas are referred to the Level II Trauma Center at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah. There is a close working relationship between the ED physicians and all the specialists in the Appleton/Neenah area. Many of the specialty physicians provide outreach clinics at ThedaCare Medical Center-New London.

Experience Required: Minimum of 2,000 hours ER experience, ALS, BLS, PALS, ATLS (or equivalent)

 Client Overview

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of hospitals: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton, ThedaCare Medical Center-New London, ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano, and ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca. ThedaCare also includes ThedaCare Physicians, ThedaCare Behavioral Health, and ThedaCare at Home. ThedaCare is the largest employer in Northeast Wisconsin with close to 7,000 employees. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
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Community Overview
New London, a community of 7,200, is located in Northeastern Wisconsin, 45 miles South/Southwest of Green Bay and 20 miles North/Northwest of Appleton, Wisconsin. Madison is within a 100-mile drive, and Chicago is a 190-mile drive. The community is located in Waupaca County, which has a population of nearly 52,000. New London is a friendly, caring, and progressive community with tree lined streets, well-kept homes, and thriving businesses. The hospital has been ranked among the top 100 in the nation, and the school system is recognized as one of the finest in Wisconsin.

One of the nice things about New London is the great outdoors. The community is surrounded by a year-round scenic paradise for boating, canoeing, rafting, tubing, hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, snowmobiling, and hunting. Within the city and surrounding area, there are 900 acres of parks, trails and recreational facilities.

New London is a solid community with a rich history and a strong industrial base that has kept median incomes on the rise. The stable government is backed by a skilled staff of professional administrators, who have annually reduced the tax rate and created opportunities for new business and manufacturers. New London offers the best of small town life and the variety of the big cities.

Economy and Industry
The largest 12 companies in the area employ 2,957 people. New London has experienced over $26 million in new commercial, industrial, and residential construction in the past 23 months. New London has 3 companies that are the largest, in their category, in the world. The following major employers are in New London: Sara Lee Foods, Curwood, Inc., New London School District, New London Family Medical, St. Joseph Residence, Saputo Foods, Steel King Industries, New London Engineering, Wolf River Lumber, Titan Industries, Piping Systems.

Climate
Ancient glaciers left their imprints on the Waupaca countryside, leaving sand plains, rolling hills, deep ravines, flowing rivers and many kettle lakes. The landscape consists of wooded areas and trout streams, intermixed with agricultural lands. Average daytime temperature is 74 F in the summer and 20 F in the winter.

Recreation
Waupaca County is well known as a great place to vacation during the summer. However, the world has been slow to discover that spending time here during the other three seasons can be just as enjoyable. There are over 200 lakes, 75 rivers and 35 trout streams for the outdoor enthusiast. Other activities include hiking, biking, hunting, golf, specialty shopping, performing arts, and more.

Education
The New London School District has long been recognized throughout the state as a quality system. Graduation and college admission rates have consistently been above the state and national averages. The commitment for this success is reflected in the community's support for state-of-the-art facilities, the teachers' belief in each students' right to succeed, and the students' pride in their schools.

Airport
Outagamie Regional Airport located in Appleton and Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay offer modern facilities and convenient access to all the Midwest hubs.

Location
Modern divided highways systems provide quick, easy access to larger metropolitan areas:

  • Distance to Appleton: 20 miles
  • Distance to Green Bay: 30 miles
  • Distance to Milwaukee: 107 miles
  • Distance to Madison: 106 miles
  • Distance to Chicago, IL: 197 miles
  • Distance to Minneapolis, MN: 285 miles
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     Contact Information
    Contact: Jennifer Degener, Physician Recruiter
    ThedaCare, Inc.
    122 E. College Avenue
    PO Box 8025
    Appleton, WI 54912 - 8025
    Email: jennifer.degener@thedacare.org
    Phone: (920) 830-5868

     Practice Information
    Practice Name: ThedaCare Physicians - New London Family Medical Center
    Philosophy of the group:

    The group is committed to ThedaCare's Improvement System and each physician has the opporutnity to provide their expertise to the process.
    Practice Description :

    Physician(s) will be providing emergency medicine coverage for ThedaCare Medical Center-New London.
    If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.