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Medical Director Job in Wausau, Wisconsin

Tertiary Medical Director- Central Wisconsin

Company:Aspirus Health

Profession/Specialty:Medical Director

Location:Wausau, Wisconsin, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Aspirus Health is seeking a board-certified physician to join our team in Wausau, Wisconsin as our Tertiary Medical Director.

Use and grow your leadership skills while continuing to practice medicine in a welcoming and supportive community.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • This position will be 80% administrative and 20% clinical.
  • Play a vital role in building a partnership between physicians and administration.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures that increase efficiency within the hospital, while ensuring the highest standard of patient care and access possible.
  • Join a medical group with a shared leadership structure that pairs physician and administrative leaders in a dyad model to promote collaboration throughout our entire system.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in the development of local and system growth initiatives and engagement activities.
  • Collaborate with leaders and teams to execute the strategic operating plan.
  • Collaborate with system, medical group, hospital, and clinic leadership in quality and patient safety initiatives.
  • Manage daily concerns by addressing and resolving conflicts.
  • Define, lead, and serve as the role model for an organizational culture that embraces quality, access, process improvement, collaboration, trust, and accountability.
  • Participate in the credentialing process, including quality and peer review functions.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with all Joint Commission standards and requirements, including the development and implementation of a Performance Improvement program.
  • Work closely with the Regional Clinic Director and hospital administration to manage daily operations for physician and APC practices.
  • Act as liaison between Aspirus Medical Group and private practices within the central region.
  • Administrative and clinical call responsibilities are to be determined.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MD/DO/DPM degree and completion of a residency program within the United States.
  • 3-5 years of clinical leadership experience is preferred. 

BENEFITS: Competitive benefits and generous compensation package including relocation assistance, student loan repayment program, annual CME allowance, and a sign-on bonus.

COMMUNITY: Discover the Greater Wausau Area

A vibrant, four-season community where career meets quality of life

Located in the heart of north-central Wisconsin, the Greater Wausau offers an outstanding quality of life. With a blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, the area delivers the lifestyle many professionals are seeking.

  • Affordable Cost of Living – Enjoy a high standard of living with affordable housing, minimal traffic, and short commute times (average under 20 minutes).
  • Safe, Friendly, and Engaged Communities – Great neighborhoods, excellent schools and a strong sense of connection and engaged local population.
  • Year-round outdoor opportunities – Rib Mountain State Park & Granite Peak Ski Area, Wisconsin Riverfront & Whitewater Park, extensive trails & green spaces.
  • Additional amenities –
    • Boutique shopping and farmers markets, plus major retailers for convenience
    • Live performances, concerts, and local festivals
    • Local restaurants, craft breweries, and cozy cafés

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About Aspirus Health

We heal people, promote health, and strengthen communities

Aspirus Health serves communities throughout northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

  • We operate 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations, and provide home health services, hospice care, and air-medical transport.  
  • We employ nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
  • We are committed to being economically, socially, and environmentally responsible.
  • We are a non-profit health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin.
  • We are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to rural communities.

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