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MD/DO Neurosurgery, 1.0 FTE

Gundersen Health System (WI/La Crosse)La Crosse, WisconsinPosted 14d ago·attending physician
~$980,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 12 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Neurosurgery·Full-time·Weekend call support (neurosurgery)·FPay transparency
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Overview

The package

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Emplify Health in La Crosse, WI is seeking a BC/BE Neurosurgeon with endovascular training to join a team of three neurosurgeons, an endovascular neurologist, and seven APCs within a 325-bed Level II Trauma Center serving a 22-county region. The role involves surgical and endovascular neurovascular care, weekend call support, supervision of APCs, and teaching as an expectation of all medical staff.

  • $980,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
  • Weekend call support (neurosurgery)
  • Employed, physician-led multispecialty group · Level II Trauma Center, multispecialty group practice, Primary Stroke Center with Inpatient Rehab Center · Inpatient surgical and endovascular care; outreach clinic service possible; collaboration with Pain Medicine, PM&R, Neurology, Neuropsychology
  • Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
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Posted pay vs real comps

$850k$980k$1072k
Physician-reported range Reported median

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

Type
SalaryDr Market Context
Market context
$850,000 – $1,071,875
Structure
salary
$850k$980k$1072k
Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 12 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Gundersen Health System (WI/La Crosse)

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Facility & Community

La Crosse, Wisconsin
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Facility details
Practice setting
Employed, physician-led multispecialty group
Facility type
Level II Trauma Center, multispecialty group practice, Primary Stroke Center with Inpatient Rehab Center
Beds
325
Trauma level
Level II
Patient population
Regional population of 700,000+ across 22-county area, including stroke and neurovascular patients
Community snapshot
Peer median
$900k
94 reports · national
Active supply
1
1 in La Crosse
Transparent pay
0/1
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
4.3/5
4 physician reports
Cost of living
93
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
+0.5
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
94 SalaryDr Neurosurgery reports in national show a $900,000 median.
1 active Neurosurgery roles in Wisconsin, including 1 in La Crosse; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.1/5 average job satisfaction.

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Work Design

Call burden
Weekend call support (neurosurgery)
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient surgical and endovascular care; outreach clinic service possible; collaboration with Pain Medicine, PM&R, Neurology, Neuropsychology
Coverage model
Team of 3 neurosurgeons + endovascular neurologist + 7 APCs; neurovascular service; weekend call support; outreach service possible
Admin burden
Epic EMR; medical staff may provide outreach service; APC supervision expected
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
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First seen
today
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
55%
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Full description

Emplify Health, based in La Crosse, WI is seeking a BC/BE Neurosurgeon with endovascular training to join our outstanding team. Our team is located within the division of Neurosciences and includes collaboration with Pain Medicine, PM&R, Neurology, and Neuropsychology.

Position Highlights:

  • Emplify’s neurosurgery team includes three neurosurgeons, an endovascular neurologist, and seven APC staff.
  • Join neurovascular service to provide surgical and endovascular care to our region.
  • Recently updated interventional suite with ARTIS icono biplane.
  • Contribute to neurosurgery weekend call support.

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. Apply now to become a part of an esteemed team of neurosurgeons at Emplify Health.

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

Primary Recruiter:

Melissa Heberlein

Recruiter Email Address:

mmheberl@emplifyhealth.org

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