MD/DO - Orthopedics
Reported by 22 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Schedule
- General orthopedic call at 1:14 rotation
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $650k – $858k
- Practice
- Employed, physician-led not-for-profit integrated health system (Emplify Health by Gundersen) · Not-for-profit integrated health system (Emplify Health, formed by Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health)
22 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Emplify Health by Gundersen seeks a BE/BC, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand Surgeon for a predominantly hand surgery practice (including complex and pediatric cases) at a Level II Trauma Center in La Crosse, WI, with general orthopedic call at 1:14. The role is employed within a physician-led not-for-profit system, includes medical education involvement, and offers protected compensation while building a hand practice with student loan repayment assistance available.
What the posting highlights
- Subspecialty-trained orthopedic team; fellowship-trained trauma specialists on site
- Care setting: Predominantly hand surgery (complex and pediatric cases) with opportunity for general orthopedics; outreach to regional and rural communities
- Patient population: General orthopedic and hand surgery patients including complex and pediatric cases; regional and rural community outreach
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $650k – $858k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 22 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Loan repayment
- $1
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 22 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Gundersen Health System (WI/La Crosse)
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Employed, physician-led not-for-profit integrated health system (Emplify Health by Gundersen)
- Facility type
- Not-for-profit integrated health system (Emplify Health, formed by Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health)
- Trauma level
- Level II Trauma Center
- Patient population
- General orthopedic and hand surgery patients including complex and pediatric cases; regional and rural community outreach
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.
Questions to ask the employer
- How is the $1 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Call burden
- General orthopedic call at 1:14 rotation
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Predominantly hand surgery (complex and pediatric cases) with opportunity for general orthopedics; outreach to regional and rural communities
- Coverage model
- Subspecialty-trained orthopedic team; fellowship-trained trauma specialists on site
- Admin burden
- Leadership development tracks available; opportunity to grow into formal leadership roles
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 62%
Full 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. As part of Emplify Health—formed by the integration of Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health—you will practice within a respected, not-for-profit, physician-led healthcare network serving communities across the Midwest.
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.
Primary Recruiter:
Jon NevalaRecruiter Email Address:
JPNevala@emplifyhealth.orgWe 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