Physician - Primary Care Medical Director
Opportunity Criteria
Job Description
Details
- Specialty: Primary Care/Medical Director (Dual role)
- Schedule: 0.6 FTE Clinical/0.4 FTE Administrative Medical Director
- Call Schedule: determined by department
- Practice Detail: collaborative, team-based approach
- EMR System: EPIC
- Facility: Ascension Wisconsin Health Center – Mount Pleasant
- Location: Racine, WI & South Milwaukee
This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
Responsibilities
Ascension Wisconsin is seeking a dynamic and experienced Primary Care Physician to serve in a dual-role as both a practicing clinician and Medical Director for our Racine and Milwaukee South service areas. This individual will provide high-quality patient care while also offering clinical leadership and operational oversight across several sites.
Position Highlights:
Clinical (0.6 FTE):
Provide direct patient care as a board-certified Family Medicine physician.
Participate in call coverage as assigned.
Administrative (0.4 FTE):
Serve as Medical Director for the Racine and Milwaukee South region.
Lead quality improvement initiatives, physician engagement, and operational planning.
Participate in annual performance reviews and regular physician check-ins.
Conduct quarterly site visits across regional clinics.
Attend weekly administrative meetings (typically held on Wednesdays in Glendale).
Participate in biannual Physician Forums and other leadership events.
Represent clinical staff in regional and system-level leadership meetings.
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.
About Ascension All Saints Hospital
- Non-for-profit, community hospital with 350 licensed beds
- Diverse patient population, serving the community since the 1870s
- Over 200 employed providers offering extensive inpatient and outpatient services
- Committed to delivering high-quality, cost effective care to all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable, regardless of their ability to pay
- Strong 24/7 Hospitalist and Emergency Care services
About Racine
- Ideally located on the shores of Lake Michigan, 65 miles North of Chicago & 25 miles South of Milwaukee
- Racine harbor is considered one of the finest of its size on the Great Lakes
- Recreational opportunities abound locally and nearby
- Patient draw area of 250,000
- A growth-oriented, family-oriented community
About Ascension Medical Group
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- One or more of the following required:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Podiatrist credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or
job transfer date.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Optometry (OD), or Doctor of Pediatric Medicine (DPM) required.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic 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.
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Facility & Address
Ascension
- Sturtevant WI
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