MD/DO Family Medicine-Friendship

Join Emplify Health by Gundersen as a Family Medicine Physician serving the welcoming rural communities of Elroy and Friendship, Wisconsin. This outpatient-focused position offers a unique blend of clinical care and dedicated research time, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patient health while exploring population health topics that matter to you. As part of a collaborative care team, you will help strengthen rural healthcare access and outcomes in these communities. Your Practice at a Glance Outpatient only Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week: 32 patient contact hours, 8 research) Monday through Friday schedule Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care across Elroy and Friendship clinics Collaborate with nursing and administrative staff to support prevention and long-term patient relationships Dedicate 20% of your time to research or community projects aligned with population health priorities through the Orion Program Participate in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, or clinical staff as part of our medical education philosophy Engage with the community to improve health outcomes and foster innovation in rural care delivery Why Join Emplify Health by

Gundersen Comprehensive Support:

Join a collaborative, patient centered health system with access to specialists, advanced practice providers, and resources designed to deliver high-quality care in a rural setting.

Flexible Work Options:

Enjoy a work environment that supports both your personal and professional needs, ensuring fulfillment and well-being.

Mission Driven Culture:

At Gundersen, together we inspire your best life by delivering compassionate care and fostering belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility (BREATH). We are dedicated to contributing to a future of healthy people and thriving communities, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Be part of a system committed to improving the health in rural communities while providing exceptional care. Compensation that

Reflects Your Impact:

At Gundersen, we recognize that great physicians, whether experienced or new, make a real difference. Our salary structure is designed to reflect your skills, potential, and commitment to exceptional patient care, recognizing the value you bring to our team and the community.

Outstanding Benefits:

Including loan forgiveness, relocation assistance, a competitive 401K match, personal liability insurance, and more, all designed to support your well-being and professional growth. This opportunity supports H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship and is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and National Health Service Corps participation. In addition, the position participates in the Orion Program, which offers: The Orion Initiative's Recruit-Primary Care Provider (Recruit-PCP) grant program supports rural physician recruitment by allowing newly hired physicians to dedicate up to 20% of their time to community or population health projects. This protected time enables physicians to engage in meaningful work beyond clinical care, contributing to innovation and improved health outcomes in their communities. Physicians benefit from professional fulfillment by pursuing research or community initiatives aligned with their interests. The program strengthens rural healthcare by fostering collaboration between physicians, communities, and academic partners. Participation in Orion enhances your impact as a rural physician while supporting work-life balance and career growth. Find out more about the benefits of the Orion Program here: orioninitiative.org At Emplify Health by Gundersen, we live our mission of "empathy amplified" by delivering compassionate care and fostering belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility (BREATH). Serving rural Wisconsin communities means your work is deeply valued and visible every day. Join a team that supports your best life through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to thriving communities. Experience the unique rewards of rural practice with a health system that cares about you and the people you serve. Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated. In addition, must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations. Medical staff in our system will supervise advanced practice clinicians. Medical staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system. Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all medical staff.

Primary Recruiter:

Shari Kjos Recruiter Email Address:

SKKjos@emplifyhealth.org We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee's unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect:

Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it's more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.