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Physician - Pediatric Adolescent Medicine

Sanford Health · Marshfield, WI · Full time

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

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with other pediatric subspecialists on a complex patient.

What they are checking: Teamwork with the Children's Hospital subspecialists.

How would you teach residents to talk with adolescents?

What they are checking: Teaching ability, since resident education is part of the role.

Tell me about a young patient you helped through a hard time. What made the difference?

What they are checking: Real connection with young people and patient-centered care.

What draws you to working in a smaller community like Marshfield?

What they are checking: Fit and long-term interest in the community.

What would you do

You will care for young people up to age 26. How do you help them move to adult care?

What they are checking: Thinking about transition of care, a key part of adolescent medicine.

A parent insists on knowing everything their teen told you. What do you do?

What they are checking: Handling confidentiality conflicts with care and within the law.

About the work

How do you set up confidentiality with a teen and their parent at the first visit?

What they are checking: Skill at building trust with teens while keeping parents appropriately involved.

Walk me through how you approach a teen who comes in with signs of an eating disorder.

What they are checking: Clinical knowledge and medical safety assessment in a common adolescent condition.

How do you provide reproductive health care to adolescents in a way that is respectful and confidential?

What they are checking: Comfort with sensitive care that the posting names directly.

How do you screen for depression, substance use and safety concerns in teens?

What they are checking: Use of structured screening and follow-up for brain health concerns.

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The full job description

As published by Sanford Health.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. 

 Visas Accepted H1B or J1

 Specialty Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

 Practice Details Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin, is seeking a BC/BE fellowship-trained Adolescent Medicine physician to join our collaborative team and to provide compassionate high-quality patient care to teens and young adults. This fellowship-trained/Board Eligible Physician will be integral in caring for the special needs of teenagers and young adults, treating a variety of adolescent health conditions, from brain health disorders and reproductive health to physical injuries, while also collaborating with other Children’s Hospital Subspecialists. Ideal candidate will be dedicated to the care and treatment of young people up to age 26. Provider will be an integral member in the education and training of residents as a part of their role. We strongly encourage our physicians to be involved in medical education and research to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come.

 Community Description Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living, which includes below-national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested in making Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town, you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch educational opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!

 Job Description The Pediatric Adolescent Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, developmentally appropriate primary and specialty care to adolescents and young adults. This includes preventive services, acute and chronic illness management, reproductive health care, behavioral health support, and guidance on healthy development and lifestyle. The physician works as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote physical, emotional, and social well-being during the transition from childhood to adulthood.

 Qualifications M.D. or D.O. degree. Successful completion of a residency in Adolescent Medicine or completion of a residency in Pediatrics followed by a fellowship in Adolescent Medicine Current medical license in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. Board Certified in Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics or equivalent (American Osteopathic Board, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada). If physician is not board certified upon commencement of employment, they must achieve board certification as outlined in the privileging documents. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

 Compensation Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance. Compensation floor of $280,000 for the first two years of the employment contract, plus estimated potential to exceed compensation floor from personally performed wRVUs. In addition, a $100,000 retention incentive to be paid if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 4 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details).

 Recruiter Information Jacquelin Chapman | Jacque Chapman, Physician Recruiter

Phone: +1 (715) 9756235 or Email: jacquelin.chapman@sanfordhealth.org Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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