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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Physician

Job Summary:

University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Primary Care Physician (0.8 FTE) to join our collaborative, student-focused medical team. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional care tailored to the needs of our diverse student population while championing an integrated and holistic care model.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive primary care in partnership with an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Support quality improvement initiatives and advise on best practices and clinical standards
• Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health learners

This 80% appointment is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student health and well-being while contributing to the mission of UHS.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews patient records and updates patient medical history

• Counsels patients on preventive healthcare and treatment options

• Orders, performs, reviews, and interprets diagnostic test results

• Serves as a subject matter expert in field of practice to other healthcare practitioners for complex patients cases or incorporating new medical techniques or standards into clinical practice

• Examines, assesses, and treats patients

• Develops and communicates plan of treatment with patients and other members of the patient care team as required for treatment

Department:

University Health Services | Medical Services| Primary Care

At UHS our mission is to promote, protect, and improve student health and wellbeing. UHS employees are dedicated to providing high-quality medical, mental health, prevention and wellness services for UW-Madison students. These efforts contribute to students learning, leading and thriving in a healthy community. Learn more about us at uhs.wisc.edu

UHS Medical Services provides high quality medical services to UW-Madison students with specialties in primary care, gynecology, sexual health, travel medicine, allergy and immunization, and physical therapy. Our clinicians also provide a wide range of preventative care in support of the UHS overarching mission of promoting students' academic and personal success through an integrated model of medical, mental health, and prevention activities and services.

Compensation:

Negotiable – 12 months

An employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurance and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree, with completed residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Adolescent Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or relative specialty
• Experience providing clinical assessment and treatment for acute illnesses, injuries, chronic problems, preventive care, and health counseling in an ambulatory setting
• Commitment to health promotion and primary care
• Interest in teaching and training
• MD or DO Wisconsin medical license or eligible to become licensed by the appointment start date
• Board Certification in Primary Specialty required. Board eligible physicians will be considered only during their first post-graduate year
• Healthcare Provider level CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years post training clinical experience
• Experience working with college students or young adults, sensitivity to a diverse student community
• Experience in evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries
• Experience diagnosing and treating anxiety and depression
• Experience performing in- office procedures, including but not limited to cryotherapy, incision and drainage, ingrown toenail removal, and laceration repair or willingness to learn procedures

Education:

MD,DO, or equivalent is required

How to Apply:

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Please upload a cover letter and resume to apply.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.  The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is January 2, 2026; however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Selected applicants advancing in the recruitment process will be contacted by mid-January 2026. References will be requested of final candidates.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

Contact Information:

Karin Butikofer, kbutikofer@wisc.edu, 608-890-2860

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1: See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. 
 
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