MD/DO - Orthopedics

Gundersen Health System; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Student loan repayment assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, seeks a BE/BC, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join a thriving practice. The hand specialty will comprise complex and pediatric cases, with some general orthopedics possible, and a 1:14 call expectation.

A Level II Trauma Center supports trauma subspecialists and interprofessional collaboration. The practice benefits from a stable, mission-driven system, strong education involvement, and opportunities for leadership and professional

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited orthopedic residency and hand fellowship.
• ABOS board certified or eligible.
• Eligible for licensure across our multi-state service region.

Responsibilities

• Predominantly hand surgery with complex and pediatric cases; opportunity to incorporate general orthopedics.
• General orthopedic call (currently 1:14).
• Practice at a Level II Trauma Center supported by fellowship-trained trauma specialists.
• Collaborate with a highly experienced, subspecialty-trained orthopedic team.
• Opportunity for outreach to regional and rural communities.

Education

Orthopedic residency completion

Hand fellowship

ABOS board certification or eligibility

Job description

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon (Fellowship Trained) | La Crosse, WI

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a BE/BC, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join a thriving and expanding practice in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

About the Opportunity

Predominantly hand surgery practice, including complex and pediatric cases, with opportunity to incorporate general orthopedics.

General orthopedic call (currently 1:14).

Practice at a Level II Trauma Center supported by fellowship-trained trauma specialists.

Collaborate with a highly experienced, subspecialty-trained orthopedic team.

Opportunity for outreach to regional and rural communities.

What Sets Us Apart

Physician-led organization with leadership development tracks and opportunities to grow into formal leadership roles.

Strong legacy in medical education, with active involvement in training residents, fellows, and medical students.

Exceptionally low clinician attrition, reflecting a highly supportive culture and outstanding quality of life.

Protected compensation while building a robust hand practice.

Modern facilities and extensive clinical resources within an integrated system.

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited orthopedic residency and hand fellowship.

ABOS board certified or eligible.

Eligible for licensure across our multi-state service region.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive employed model with full benefits package
• Student loan repayment assistance available
• Practice stability within a growing, mission-driven system
• Affordable cost of living with excellent work-life balance

About La Crosse, Wisconsin

Nestled along the Mississippi River, La Crosse offers a dynamic blend of outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and family-friendly living. With top-rated schools, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and breathtaking natural beauty, the Coulee Region is an ideal place to build both a career and a life.

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.

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.

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.