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Internal Medicine Physician - Float

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

Posted Feb 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you adapt to different clinic teams, workflows and staff from week to week?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and easy to work with in changing settings.

How do you work with nurse practitioners and physician assistants in a team-based model?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate well with APPs, which is central to GIM.

How do you build trust with a patient in a single visit?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect quickly with patients they may never see again.

How do you teach residents or students when you work at different sites?

What they are checking: Whether they can still teach effectively without a fixed home clinic.

Why does a float role appeal to you?

What they are checking: Whether they truly want the variety of a float position rather than seeing it as a stopgap.

What would you do

As a float physician, you would see patients you do not know in different clinics. How do you get up to speed quickly before a visit?

What they are checking: Whether they can provide safe care to unfamiliar patients without a long history together.

A patient is upset that their usual doctor is not available and you are seeing them instead. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can respond to patient frustration with respect.

How do you respect another physician's plan while still using your own judgment?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance continuity with independent clinical decisions.

About the work

How do you make sure follow-up happens for a patient you saw once while covering another physician's panel?

What they are checking: Whether they close the loop on results and plans so nothing falls through.

Walk me through how you would handle a walk-in patient with chest pain at an outpatient clinic.

What they are checking: Whether they can recognize and manage urgent problems in the outpatient setting.

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The full job description

As published by University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Clinical Assistant Professor Job Summary: Internists with the Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) provide comprehensive, patient centered care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in a progressive outpatient setting. They are also provided the opportunity to grow the next generation of physicians through hands-on instruction of residents, fellows, and medical students. GIM prides itself on a team-based care model in which physicians and Advance Practice Providers (NP/PA) work together to provide empathetic and collaborative primary care. Successful candidates will demonstrate not only their comprehensive clinical knowledge, but their ability to build long lasting, trusting relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. We seek candidates who are equally compassionate and comprehensive in their care, and enthusiastic to teach this approach to groups of dedicated and eager learners. • This position is full or part time, 20%-100% • This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. • This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. • The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law every four years. • Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. Key Job Responsibilities: • Clinical track duties: Provide comprehensive patient care in the outpatient setting. Duties may include clinical teaching of medical students residents, and fellows, as well as administrative duties. Individuals may also be called upon to fill clinical needs at UW Health Urgent Care Centers. The preferred candidate will either have experience teaching and working with a diverse population or will welcome a commitment to teaching and working with a diverse population. • The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows. The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. Department: School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine. The University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine. We elevate everyone through meaningful mentorship, career development and opportunities to innovate. At the Division of General Internal Medicine , we design and deliver state-of-the-art primary care that helps all people live their healthiest lives. We are experts in ambulatory education, population health and chronic medical care for complex patients—and we work in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system. We are innovative, collaborative, and compassionate. We strive for excellence and equity. Compensation: Negotiable, 12 month Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer . Required Qualifications: • Wisconsin Medical Licensure required by the start date. • Must be Board Eligible in Internal Medicine by the start date of position. Eligible certifications include American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). Preferred Qualifications: • For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT Track. Education: • MD or DO, or equivalent required. How to Apply: Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: • Cover Letter • Resume Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected. The deadline for assuring full consideration is March 4, 2026 ; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. Contact Information: Nicole Lee-Herr, nleeherr@medicine.wisc.edu Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website . To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

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