Physician - Family Medicine

Situated in the beautiful coulee country of Southwest Wisconsin, Tomah is a friendly city and outdoor paradise for activities such as biking, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, boating, fishing, and hunting.  Live in an upscale home on the lake or a hobby farm at small town prices.  Tomah has high-quality public and parochial schools and a community hospital.  Urban living is just a short drive away in spectacular La Crosse with elegant dining, shopping, performing arts center and regional airport access.  Unlimited cultural activities and professional sporting events are available in nearby Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Come live and work in an environment of your own creation!

 Medicine Service at the Tomah VAMC is the largest clinical service line at the Tomah VAMC with over 100 employees in five areas: Outpatient Primary Care, Acute Care (includes 10-bed Acute Medical Unit and an Urgent Care Clinic), Extended Care (Nursing Home, Hospice, Home Based Primary Care, Rehabilitation, and Palliative Care), Employee Health and Specialty Medicine. Each area has a Service Chief or Director who reports directly to the ACOS MS. The specialty areas of Dermatology, Infectious Disease, Podiatry, Dental, Neurology, Optometry and Audiology report directly to the ACOS MS. Surgery is not offered at the Tomah VAMC. The ACOS of MS position supervises the Deputy ACOS MS who is responsible for the administrative oversite and staff. The ACOS MS position will provide patient care approximately 20% of the time and administrative duties 80% of the time. This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff. The duties and responsibilities of the ACOS MS include but are not limited to the following:

• The ACOS MS provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for Medicine Service to ensure clinical excellence.
• The ACOS MS will plan initiatives and develop programs in collaboration with other services to ensure coordination and streamlining of services, and enhancement of cost-effective care provided to Veterans.
• The ACOS MS will participate in top level decisions and policy design with significant impact. A primary objective of the ACOS MS is to mentor and lead highly competent, satisfied staff dedicated to providing the highest quality care centered around Veteran needs and optimizing health and well-being.
• The ACOS MS is responsible for implementing evidence-based best practices and ensuring ongoing provider education and learning. The ACOS MS should possess the ability to promote innovation, be able to lead others and inspire organizational excellence.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 

• $275,000 - $325,000 salary
• Sign-on bonus may be available for well-qualified candidates
• Contract buy-out opportunities in some situations
• 50-55 days of annual paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave; 13 days of sick leave; 11 paid Federal holidays; and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Escape insurance hassles
• Monday - Friday work schedule

Tomah VA Medical Center is within VISN 12, the proud recipient of the 2024 AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition at the Bronze level, based on measurable, evidence-based efforts to reduce physician burnout, lower administrative burden, and cultivate a culture where clinicians can thrive.