Physician - MD/DO - Geriatrician

SSM Health; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 135,000 - 857,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Monroe, WI, seeks a Board-Certified Geriatric Physician to join its team focused on high-quality elder care. This role offers complete schedule control, with a predictable Monday-to-Friday workweek. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive medical care, managing medication, and collaborating with a team of Nurse Practitioners. Qualifications include board certification and a dual license in WI and IL. Expect a salary range of $135,000 to $857,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine is required.
• Candidate must have dual licensing in Wisconsin and Illinois.
• Active medical license in Illinois is necessary prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to residents in skilled nursing facilities.
• Conduct routine assessments and medication management.
• Supervise and collaborate with Geriatric Nurse Practitioners.

Skills

Board Certification in Family Medicine OR Internal Medicine

Dual Licensing: WI and IL

Active medical license in Illinois

DEA certification

Current BLS certification

Job description

Geriatric Physician: True Work-Life Balance | Set Your Hours

Position Overview

We are seeking a Board-Certified Physician to join our established geriatric medicine team serving skilled nursing facilities. This position offers complete control over your weekly schedule, predictable hours, and the opportunity to provide high-quality elder care.

Location: Monroe, WI (serving southwestern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities)
Schedule: Monday through Friday only - YOU set your specific days and hours
Patient Panel: Established census - begin seeing patients immediately

Scheduling Flexibility - The Core Benefit

YOU Control Your Calendar

• Set your own working hours each week
• Choose which days you work
• Decide your start and end times daily
• Adjust your week‑to‑week schedule based on personal needs
• Personal scheduler assigned exclusively to coordinate your preferences
• They handle all facility coordination and appointment logistics

Work‑Life Predictability

• Zero on‑call responsibilities
• No weekend coverage requirements
• No evening or holiday obligations
• Predictable Monday‑Friday framework you customize

Clinical Responsibilities

Primary Duties

• Provide comprehensive medical care to residents in skilled nursing facilities across the Monroe area.
• Conduct routine assessments, medication management, and care plan development
• Respond to acute changes in patient condition during your scheduled hours
• Supervise and collaborate with a team of experienced Geriatric Nurse Practitioners
• Complete documentation in the EPIC EMR system
• Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings
• Communicate with patients, families, and facility staff regarding treatment plans

Patient Population

• Established patient panel in long‑term care and post‑acute settings
• Geriatric patients with complex medical needs

Required Qualifications

• Board Certification in Family Medicine OR Internal Medicine
• Dual Licensing: WI and IL
• Active medical license in Illinois (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• DEA certification
• Current BLS certification

Strongly Preferred

• Previous experience in post‑acute care settings
• Previous experience in long‑term care or skilled nursing facilities
• Geriatric medicine experience or specialized training

Salary Range: $135,000.00 to $857,000.00 / Year

Pay Transparency: SSM Health values the unique contributions each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, medical specialty, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This position may also be eligible for incentive pay. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.