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Love Your Practice. Adore Where You Live! Join us in improving the lives or our patients in Waukon, Iowa.
Emplify Health by Gundersen Waukon offers an opportunity for a Family Medicine physician who is drawn to rural medicine and values a balanced lifestyle. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care within a community-oriented clinic, where your work is valued, your contributions have a lasting impact, and you can make a meaningful difference in the heart of Northeast Iowa.
Your Practice at a Glance
At Emplify Health by Gundersen Waukon, you will be part of a collaborative team focused on providing comprehensive, relationship-based care to the community. You will have the support and flexibility to build a practice that reflects your interests while caring for patients with a wide range of needs.
- Flexible scheduling, including the option of a four-day work week
- Broad Family Medicine practice with a strong focus on chronic disease management and preventive care
- Opportunity to incorporate procedures into your practice based on your interests and experience, including joint injections, Nexplanon placement, toenail removal, skin lesion removal, and more
- 24/7 access to specialty consultation for additional support when needed
- On-site optometry, laboratory, and imaging services
- Dedicated team support focused on providing comprehensive, coordinated care to the community
- Variety across outpatient care, procedures, and inpatient responsibilities, while still allowing flexibility in your schedule
* This opportunity supports H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship and is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and National Health Service Corps participation.
Why Join Emplify Health by Gundersen
- Comprehensive Support: Join a collaborative, patient centered health system with access to specialists, advanced practice providers, and resources designed to deliver high-quality care in a rural setting.
- Flexible Work Options: Enjoy a work environment that supports both your personal and professional needs, ensuring fulfillment and well-being.
- Mission Driven Culture: Be part of a system dedicated to improving the health in rural communities while providing exceptional care.
- Compensation that Reflects Your Impact: At Gundersen, we recognize that great physicians, whether experienced or new, make a real difference. Our salary package is designed to reflect your skills, potential, and commitment to exceptional patient care, recognizing the value you bring to our team and the community.
- Outstanding Benefits: Our benefits include loan forgiveness, relocation assistance, a competitive 401K match, personal liability insurance, and more, all designed to support your well-being and professional growth.
About Waukon
Waukon is a welcoming community known for its genuine people, strong sense of community, and small-town charm. Located in Iowa’s scenic Driftless Region, residents enjoy a high quality of life, beautiful surroundings, and opportunities to build meaningful personal and professional connections. Waukon has also been designated a Thriving Community, reflecting its commitment to growth, workforce development, and investment in its future.
Waukon is located 20 minutes from Decorah, IA and 1 hour from La Crosse, WI.
Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated. In addition, must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations. Medical staff in our system will supervise advanced practice clinicians. Medical staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system. Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all medical staff.
Primary Recruiter:
Shari Kjos
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