Tick-Borne Illness Center Physician - Woodruff, Wisconsin

Aspirus Health is seeking an experienced Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join Howard Young Foundation’s Aspirus Tick-Borne Illness Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin.

This innovative center is the first diagnostic and treatment center of its kind in the Midwest and serves patients from across the country.

THE MISSION OF THIS CENTER IS TO BE A PLACE:

1. Where people who believe they may have a tick-borne illness can be effectively diagnosed and treated.
2. Where patients who have been suffering for some time from what they believe to be a tick-borne illness can receive effective diagnosis and treatment. These are the patients who are referred to as “chronic Lyme” or “post-Lyme syndrome” patients.
3. Where patients can participate in research being done to improve the ability to diagnose and treat tick-borne illnesses.
4. That connects with other clinicians and researchers to share information and findings. A place where collaboration is the norm.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has an open mind and passion for the management of patients with tick-borne illnesses.
• Possesses patience, empathy, and complex problem-solving skills with the ability to continually learn from experiences.
• Finds fulfillment in knowledge that patients who had given up hope are able to once again become hopeful of a return to health through their efforts and expertise.
• Is board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with an interest in a focused scope of practice to treat patients suffering from tick-borne illness.

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:

• Our growing, ILADS-aligned team currently includes an ILADS physician, an experienced tick-borne illness-focused nurse practitioner, and MA/RN support.
• Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• No nights, weekends, holidays, or call requirements
• 8-10 patients per day, with generous appointment lengths to support the management of the complex care unique to tick-borne illness.

Aspirus Tick-Borne Illness Center is supported by a well-established network of community donors through the Howard Young Foundation and collaborates with leading experts on tick-borne illness research opportunities.

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

COMMUNITY: Woodruff-Minocqua  

• Achieve an unparalleled lifestyle in an environment that naturally transitions from a high-energy summer atmosphere filled with bustling farmer's markets to a cozy winter wonderland—all while enjoying instant access to thousands of pristine glacial lakes, legendary water chains, and premier trail networks for world-class snowmobiling, skiing, fishing, and hiking right in your backyard.
• Exceptionally safe, family-friendly environment with excellent local schools, minimal traffic, and a highly affordable cost of living compared to major urban areas.
• Tight-knit community featuring active arts programs at the nearby Campanile Center for the Arts, cozy traditional Wisconsin supper clubs, boutiques, and iconic regional institutions including Torpy Park, Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari, Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show, and direct access to premier trail systems like the Bearskin State Trail and Minocqua Winter Park.
• Live in the scenic Northwoods while staying within a convenient 3-to-4-hour drive of major cities like Madison and the Twin Cities.