MD/DO - Neurology - Stroke Care, .75 FTE

15 Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin seeks a Neuro Stroke Physician to lead inpatient and outpatient stroke care across our region. The role includes diagnosing, treating, and coordinating care for acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and related neurologic conditions within a collaborative, mission-driven system.

You will participate in stroke quality initiatives, education, and program development while supporting both hospital and clinic-based services for stroke prevention

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program
• Must be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated
• Must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and related neurologic conditions
• Provide inpatient and emergency stroke consultation
• Support acute stroke response and triage for thrombolysis and thrombectomy when appropriate
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment and follow-up
• Participate in stroke quality initiatives, protocol development, and performance improvement
• Educate patients, families, and staff on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery
• Serve 6-9 weeks per year as the in-house neurologist for inpatient and ER consults
• Participate in the outpatient Stroke clinic seeing post-hospital stroke follow-up patients and advanced cerebrovascular consults

Skills

Stroke care experience

Teaching interest

Quality improvement

Job description

Position Overview

Emplify Health is seeking a Neuro Stroke Physician to join our team in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This physician will provide expert inpatient and outpatient care for patients with acute stroke, cerebrovascular disease, and related neurologic conditions. The ideal candidate is collaborative, patient-centered, and committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across the continuum of stroke treatment and recovery. This is an opportunity to help shape stroke care for patients across our region while working in a collaborative, mission-driven health system with deep roots in the communities we serve.

Position Highlights

Emplify’s neurology team includes two inpatient neurologists, and Emplify's Neurology Team additionally includes 11 outpatient neurologists and 5 APCs.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and related neurologic conditions
• Provide inpatient and emergency stroke consultation
• Support acute stroke response and triage for thrombolysis and thrombectomy when appropriate
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment and follow-up
• Participate in stroke quality initiatives, protocol development, and performance improvement
• Educate patients, families, and staff on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery
• Serve 6-9 weeks per year as the in-house neurologist for inpatient and ER consults
• Participate in the outpatient Stroke clinic seeing post-hospital stroke follow-up patients and advanced cerebrovascular consults

Preferred Experience

• Experience in primary or comprehensive stroke center care
• Familiarity with acute stroke protocols and multidisciplinary stroke systems
• Interest in teaching, quality improvement, or program development

About Emplify Health

We are a 325-bed Level II Trauma Center with two medical transport helicopters as well as ground ambulance which services a 22-county region of more than 700k. Primary Stroke Center with an onsite Inpatient Rehab Center Award winning, physician led, multispecialty group practice Our regional system includes six critical access hospitals, as well as 65+ clinics Epic EMR Residency training programs allow our staff to practice and teach in a very collegial environment Our environmental sustainability program contributes to improving the health of our communities by using clean energy. Emplify was recently named #1 in the USA and #2 in the world among most sustainable hospitals. Top 10: World's Most Sustainable Hospitals | Healthcare Digital (healthcare-digital.com). All physicians are employed and provided with a competitive compensation and benefit package La Crosse is the largest city in western Wisconsin and is nestled between the soaring bluffs to the east and the legendary Mississippi River to the west. La Crosse boasts some of the best outdoor recreation, excellent schools, including three universities, affordable housing in safe neighborhoods, and endless variety of live entertainment and breathtaking beauty, making this a great place to call home. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Requirements

• Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program
• Must be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated
• Must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations

Medical Staff Responsibilities

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.

Mission & Values

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 Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect

• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
• Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.

About Gundersen Health System

Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.