Opportunity: Family Medicine w-OB Optional- Waupaca 2014
 Opportunity Details
Specialty: Family Medicine, OB Optional
Location:
Region: Midwest , Rural
Location Overview:

Waupaca, Wisconsin is located in East Central Wisconsin at the junction of U.S. Hwy. 10 and State Hwys. 22, 49 and 54:

  • 127 miles (2-1/2 hours) Northwest of Milwaukee
  • 90 miles (2 hours) North of Madison
  • 210 miles(3-1/2 hours) Northwest of Chicago
  • 240 miles (4 hours) East of Minneapolis/St. Paul
  • 30 minutes East of I-39
  • 35 minutes West of Hwy. 41 (The Fox Cities; Appleton, Neenah, Menasha)

 Offer Details
Income Details:

This is an employed position with a flexible two-year salary guarantee based on a four, or four and a half day work week with OB Optional.   After the 2 year period of time, the physician will move to an incentive compensation plan. There is an option to go on the compensation plan after one year if the physician meets financial targets.

Relocation Paid:
  • One house-hunting visit, for up to 7 days
  • Household moving expenses provided by ThedaCare's corporate mover
Vacation:
  • Paid Time Off: 35 days, including vacation, CME, and holidays
CME:
  • Ten days each year, for the first and second years
  • CME/Professional Dues: $4500/year
Call Coverage:
  • FP is 1:11
  • OB is 1:5
Other Benefits:
  • Health/Dental/Vision
  • Disability
  • Life
  • Malpractice
  • Licensing/Board Fees
  • 403b and 457b

 Job Description

Come to the Famous "Chain-of-Lakes" in scenic Waupaca, Wisconsin!

ThedaCare, Inc -a Northeastern,WI integrated health system- seeks a BC/BE Family Practice Physician with Obstetrics optional, for it's Waupaca location. 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 mid-level providers.

Seeking out Candidates with the Following Personal Attributes:

  • A willingness to work as an employed physician within an integrated health system
  • A team player, flexible, and supportive of the collegial working relationship enjoyed by the physicians
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 Community Links
 
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  • Waupaca Chamber of Commerce
  • Waupaca Private Schools
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  • Waupaca Visitor Center
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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 - Waupace Family Medicine
    History of group / practice:
    • Earl Anderson, MD Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School Residency : University of Wisconsin Family Practice, Appleton, WI
    • Michael Bauer, MD Medical School: University of Minnesota Residency: Duluth, Minnesota
    • Gil Burgstede, MD Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin Residency: University of Illinois
    • Russel Butkiewicz, MD Medical School: University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Residency: University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
    • Robert Dent, MD Medical School: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Residency: University of Wisconsin Madison, WI
    • Sarah Durst, MD Medical School: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Residency: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Fellowship: Tacoma Family Medicine
    • Gary Edelman, MD, General Surgeon Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School General Surgery Residency: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
    • Patti Kile, MD Medical School: University of Minnesota Residency: University of Minnesota
    • Kelly Pucillo, MD Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Residency: University of Wisconsin Madison/Baraboo Rural Training Track
    • Charles Rathjen, MD Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine Residency: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
    • Paul Sletten, MD Medical School: University of Missouri - Columbia Residency: Fairview-University Medical Center - Minnesota
    • Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Residency: UW Madison - Fox Valley Fam Medicine , Appleton, WI
    • George Negrete, MD General Surgeon Medical School: University of Iowa, Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago
    • Dan Sutton, MD Medical School: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Residency: University of Wisconsin, Baraboo, WI
    • Ellen Wenberg, MD Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Residency: Smiley's Family Medicine Residency Program, Minneapolis, MN Fellowship: Hennepin County Medical Center, Geriatrics
    • Dorri Happ, MD Medical School: University of Wisconsin, Residency: Deluth Family Practice Center of Iowa
    • Rescha Bloedow, APNP FNP-BC - The University of Wisconsin -Oshkosh
    • Wendy Buck, APNP, FNP-BC- University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
    • Deb Ferguson, MSN, CNM, FNP - American College of Nurse Midwives, Marquette University - Milwaukee, WI, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, WI
    • Heather Gruszynski, APNP, MSN, FNP-BC - University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, WI
    • Joy Kobiske, RN, APNP - University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, WI
    • Christina Kurkowski, APNP, ANP-BC, ONP-C - University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
    • Francis Rademacher, RN, APNP - University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, WI
    • Nicole DeArmond, PA-C - Augsburg College - Minneapolis, MN
    • Blair Rathjen, PA-C - Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago, IL
    Group makeup and specialties represented:
    • Family Practice
    • General Surgery
    • Geriatric
    • ARNP
    • Midwives
    Practice Description :

    The practice is a full-scope family medicine practice; OB is optional with five of the physicians doing obstetrics. In addition to deliveries, the group would welcome a physician who also is trained or willing to be trained to do C-sections. Members of the group perform vasectomies, colposcopies, sigmoidoscopies, colonoscopies, TA's cryo, leeps, joint injections, lesion removal, suturing and casting.

    OFFICE:

    • Work in a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Care Center
    • EPIC Electronic Medical Record - Utilized by the clinic and the hospital
    • Each physician has exam rooms and a shared pool of MAs, triage nurses, receptionists, coders, transcriptionists, ancillary techs and business office staff.
    • Ancillary services include full service lab, MRI, CT, digital x-ray, and mammography.
    • This group enjoys longevity and strong specialty support.
    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.