MD/DO Family Medicine Physician-Sparta

Join a thriving clinic team of experienced physicians and advanced practice clinicians, all dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Our collaborative and dynamic practice environment is designed to help you focus on what matters most—your patients—while enjoying a balanced schedule and strong team support.

Practice at a Glance:

• Balanced Call Schedule: Call duties are shared among clinicians, covering clinic hours and after-hours phone calls only, including nursing home and critical lab results.
• Clinic Hours: Enjoy a standard weekday schedule with no night or weekend clinic hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Scope of Practice: Utilize your skills with a wide range of procedures including joint injections, skin treatments, Suboxone therapy, and more. We support your professional growth and interests.
• Prenatal Care: Opportunity to provide prenatal care for up to 28 weeks, if interested.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced APCs who provide excellent support, with opportunities for optional moonlighting in a same-day clinic starting July 2026.

If you’re a compassionate physician seeking fulfilling practice with flexibility and a strong support system, we would love to hear from you!

 Grow Your Career

• Teach and mentor medical students and residents.
• Opportunity to engage in research, whether clinical or basic science.
• Shape the future of care by participating in Gundersen conferences or exploring leadership roles.

 Why Emplify Health by Gundersen

• Comprehensive Support: At Gundersen, we are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful culture that empowers our team members to flourish and make a positive impact.
• Flexible Work Options: Enjoy a work environment that supports both your personal and professional needs, ensuring fulfillment and well-being.
• Mission Driven Culture: At Gundersen, together we inspire your best life through relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We are dedicated to contributing to a future of healthy people and thriving communities, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
• Compensation that Reflects Your Impact: At Gundersen, we recognize that great physicians, whether experience or new, make a real difference. Our salary structure is designed to reflect your skills, potential, and commitment to exceptional patient care, recognizing the value you bring to our team and the community.
• Outstanding Benefits: Our benefits include loan forgiveness, relocation assistance, a competitive 401K match, personal liability insurance, and more, all designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

A Great Place to Live-Sparta, Wisconsin

Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of western Wisconsin, Sparta is a vibrant community that perfectly balances small-town charm with abundant outdoor recreation and a welcoming, close-knit atmosphere. Renowned as the Bicycling Capital of America, Sparta is famous for the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, one of the nation’s first rail-to-trail conversions, attracting cyclists, runners, and nature enthusiasts from across the country year-round.

Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable, comfortable living in safe neighborhoods supported by excellent schools and strong community values. The lively downtown area is filled with unique local shops, cozy cafes, and family-owned restaurants that foster a true sense of community and connection. For those seeking more urban amenities, the nearby city of La Crosse is just a short drive away, offering expanded dining, entertainment, cultural events, and healthcare services.

Outdoor recreation is a cornerstone of life in Sparta. The area boasts miles of scenic biking and hiking trails, pristine rivers perfect for kayaking, fishing, and boating, and beautiful parks that host year-round recreational programs for all ages. Winter transforms the landscape into a playground for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and other seasonal activities, ensuring there’s always something to enjoy no matter the season.

Sparta’s community spirit shines through its numerous events, festivals, and farmers markets that bring residents together and celebrate local culture and heritage. The city also benefits from a strong local economy with diverse employers and opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place to build a career and raise a family.

With its blend of natural beauty, active lifestyle, welcoming neighborhoods, and forward-thinking community, Sparta offers an exceptional environment where physicians and their families can thrive both personally and professionally.

Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated.   In addition, must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations.  Medical staff in our system will supervise advanced practice clinicians.   Medical staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system.  Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all medical staff.  

Primary Recruiter:

Shari Kjos

Recruiter Email Address:

SKKjos@emplifyhealth.org

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer