Sanford Health·Eau Claire, Wisconsin
The Physician will provide all aspects of routine outpatient and hospital care for patients ranging from newborns to young adults (up to 21 years old), including attending high-risk deliveries. Responsibilities also involve outreach to the Chippewa Falls clinic and participating in a 1:5 call coverage rotation for nursery and deliveries.
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
We strongly encourage our physicians to be involved in medical education and research to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come.
Located in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire, meaning French for clear waters, is located at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers, and is considered to be one of Eau Claire’s finest assets and a valuable link to the area’s heritage.
The most recent investment in the arts and live music scene is the Pablo Center at the Confluence, a 1,200+ seat theatre with an approximately 400-seat flexible theatre that has three rehearsal, dance and community rooms, visual arts galleries and more.
Eau Claire is home to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College, as well as excellent public and private K-12 schools.
Recreation for all seasons is close by and includes boating, fishing, golf, hiking and nature trails, bicycle trails, as well as snowmobile, cross-country ski and snowshoe areas.
Eau Claire is just 75 miles east of Minneapolis/St.
Paul along the I-94 corridor.
If you are interested in living in a safe community and caring for an underserved population, Eau Claire is the perfect city for you.
Fun Fact: Eau Claire is known as the Horseradish Capital of the World!
Pediatric Core Privilege include the ability to admit (if applicable to setting), evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients from birth to young adulthood (21 years of age) concerning their physical, emotional, and social health as well as treating acute and chronic disease, including major complicated illnesses. Core privileges may also include providing care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies. In addition, applicants may assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
M.D. or D.O. degree.
Successful completion of a hospital affiliated residency Pediatric program accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy. Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/sub-specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions) Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
Recruiter Information: Jacquelin Chapman, Physician Recruiter
+1 (715) 9756235 Or chapman.jacque@marshfieldclinic.org
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree and successfully complete an ACGME, AOA, or Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada accredited Pediatric residency program. Applicants must also demonstrate certification by the appropriate specialty board or be eligible to achieve certification within five years of residency completion, along with seeing at least 50 pediatric patients in the last 12 months.
Market context
Physician openings in Wisconsin are often driven by ongoing primary care needs, especially in family medicine and community-based settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for an MD or DO, a valid Wisconsin license, board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, and prior primary care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and highlight relevant outpatient or primary care experience before applying.
