Internal Medicine physician opportunity at Essentia Health in Ashland, WI offering a combination of ~80% outpatient clinic and ~20% inpatient hospital work, with a stated base compensation of $339,106 plus potential bonuses and incentives. The role features a 1-in-8 primary call rotation, an estimated 16 patients per day, and a state-of-the-art clinic attached to Ashland Hospital.
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The Essentia Primary Care Physician works as a leader of a Care Team. Utilizing Essentia Care Processes, the physician works collaboratively with other health care team members to achieve patient care objectives and to provide continuity of care for patients and families.
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
Tremendous opportunity! Combination of complex inpatient and ambulatory (outpatient) patient care. Approx. 80% Clinic – 20% hospital work.
Clinic practice is state-of-the-art new medical clinic attached to Ashland Hospital and NW Wisconsin Cancer Center
Primary call rotation will be 1 in 8.
Anticipated clinic work schedule 8-5, weekdays, with post-call day off.
Estimated 16 patients per day. Proceduralists welcome (scopes, stress tests, injections, etc.)
Strong domiciled clinic partners (Pediatrics, Cardiology, Radiology, Addiction Medicine, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine and Family Medicine) and outreach from Essentia Health Duluth (Nephrology, Pulmonary, Neurology, Urology, Rheumatology, Orthotics, Sleep Study, Orthopedics)
RN based Anti Coag, Diabetes, CDM, Hypertension, Nail Care and Complex Care Management on site daily
24/7 RN based telephone call coverage, high-complexity laboratory, state-of-the-art radiology on site
Great physician culture with strong emphasis on work-life balance
EPIC electronic medical record – including DAX AI
Avel Hospitalist telemedicine, evening coverage
REQUIREMENTS
Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine
LOCATION
70 miles east of Duluth, MN; 200 miles northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul; 300 miles northeast of Madison
Ashland population: 9,000, regional service area, 64,000
COMPENSATION
$339,106. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
APPLY
Apply here (on this page), or contact:
Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter
Cell: 218-393-9518
Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org
Ashland ClinicEmployee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.