What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Physician position at Vernon Memorial HealthCare?
Join an independent, non-profit, and award-winning critical access hospital and make an immediate impact in the charming and thriving rural communities located in the heart of the beautiful Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin!
Vernon Memorial Healthcare in Viroqua, WI is looking for a passionate board-certified physician to join its collaborative and innovative Emergency Department team. This part-time position provides high-quality emergency care to our dynamic rural community.
About the VMH Emergency Department:
The Emergency Department is a fully renovated 11-bed emergency room and urgent care with private patient rooms and Level IV trauma designation. An annual volume of 10,000 with approximately 25% admittance/transfer rate keeps the team thriving and patients care for without significant wait times. The Emergency Department has full access to point-of-care ultrasound services and 24/7 respiratory, lab, and CT services. With the Epic EMR system and modern equipment and technology, patients receive an integrated and positive experience when they need it most.
Employment at VMH:
- Competitive hourly compensation and CME allowance
- Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, short-term and long-term disability insurances, 401(k) retirement package with employer match
- 401(k) retirement package with employer match
- Relocation sign-on bonuses
- 12 or 24-hour shifts available to meet the work/life balance needs of each individual team member
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and mission-driven environment with an emphasis on continuing education and professional development opportunities
Our supportive and team-based environment focused on high-quality, patient-centered care within an award-winning critical access hospital makes this an ideal career step for a high-achieving emergency physician seeking innovative opportunity, positive influence, and ability to expand services to continuously add value to the patient experience.
Qualified candidates will be residency-trained and certified in American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or have completed a Fellowship of the American College of Emergency Medicine (F.A.C.E.P.) with board certification.
Vernon Memorial Healthcare has been caring for the Viroqua area, as an independent, non-profit organization, since 1951. Our Orthopedic and General Surgery Center has been named one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement. VMH includes a critical access hospital with four rural health clinics committed to high quality patient care experiences and fueled by dedication to our mission, vision, and values. Bring your talent and skills to a place where you will feel appreciated, experience rewarding work, and be part of a culture that practices teamwork, kindness, and collaboration.
Our community:
Viroqua is located in the heart of Driftless Wisconsin, defined by the Mississippi River to the west and rolling landscapes and fresh-water streams of the Kickapoo Valley. An abundance of outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant and artsy culture, and eclectic eateries and performance venues make this region a hidden gem of the Midwest. Viroqua and its surrounding communities have excellent public and private schools, low cost of living, and thriving economies, making this a great place to work, live, and play!
If you are passionate about rural healthcare and want to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming Midwest community, we want to hear from you!
humanresources@vmh.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
