Internal Medicine Physician

Job Category: Academic Staff · Employment Type: Regular · Job Profile: Clinical Assistant Professor · This position is full or part time (50%–100%) and requires onsite work at a designated campus location. It has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations; the selected candidate must pass an initial caregiver check and repeat it every four years per the Wisconsin Caregiver Law. Applicants will be considered for Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), or Professor (CHS); the final title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

About the role

Internists with the Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in a progressive outpatient setting. They also grow the next generation of physicians through hands‑on instruction of residents, fellows, and medical students. GIM prides itself on a team‑based care model in which physicians and Advance Practice Providers (NP/PA) work together to provide empathetic and collaborative primary care. Successful candidates will demonstrate comprehensive clinical knowledge and the ability to build long‑lasting, trusting relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. The division seeks candidates who are equally compassionate and comprehensive in their care, and enthusiastic to teach this approach to dedicated and eager learners.

Department: School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine. The University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine through meaningful mentorship, career development, and opportunities to innovate. The Division of General Internal Medicine designs and delivers state‑of‑the‑art primary care that helps all people live their healthiest lives, with expertise in ambulatory education, population health, and chronic medical care for complex patients, in partnership with a world‑class university and health system.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in the outpatient setting.
• Clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Administrative duties as assigned.
• May be called upon to fill clinical needs at UW Health Urgent Care Centers.
• Participate in research endeavors of the Division (CHS track).
• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
• Work in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Requirements

• Wisconsin Medical Licensure required by the start date.
• Board Eligible in Internal Medicine by the start date (American Board of Internal Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine).
• MD or DO, or equivalent, required.

Qualifications

• For appointment at Associate Professor rank on CHS Track: must meet department and SMPH guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.
• For appointment at Clinical Associate Professor rank on Clinical Track: must meet department and SMPH guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the Clinical Track.
• Preferred: experience teaching and working with a diverse population, or a commitment to doing so.

Pay

Compensation is negotiable; 12‑month appointment.

Schedule

Full‑time or part‑time (50%–100% FTE); onsite at a designated campus work location.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits.

For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.