Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a board-certified, highly skilled
Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our premier, award-winning cardiac program in
La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Step into a collegial, physician-led culture committed to clinical excellence, innovative surgical techniques, and compassionate patient care. This role offers an exceptional balance of advanced clinical practice, robust associate support, and dedicated time for teaching and mentorship.
Practice Highlights- Clinical Focus: Perform a comprehensive range of adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
- Predictable Schedule: Benefit from dedicated, set OR blocks to optimize your surgical days.
- Inpatient Workflow: Practice structure is heavily inpatient-focused, balanced by one day of outpatient clinic per week.
- Manageable Call: Maintain an equitable 1:3 rotation for night, weekend, and holiday call.
- Robust Support: Practice with elite clinical backing, including 4 inpatient surgical APCs and 2 dedicated outpatient APCs.
- Academic Engagement: Teach and mentor the next generation of physicians through our integrated General Surgery residency training program.
Emplify by Gundersen System Overview- Flagship Facility: Join a premier 325-bed Level II Trauma Center equipped with a Primary Stroke Center and an onsite Inpatient Rehabilitation Center.
- Massive Regional Reach: Serve a thriving 22-county catchment area of over 700,000 lives, supported by two medical transport helicopters and an expansive ground ambulance fleet.
- Expansive Network: Emplify Health features an award-winning multispecialty group practice including 6 critical access hospitals and over 65 regional clinics.
- Integrated Technology: Stay seamlessly connected across the continuum of care using a fully optimized Epic EMR system.
Compensation & Benefits- Financial Reward: Highly competitive base salary enhanced by a generous sign-on bonus and robust retirement plans.
- Comprehensive Protection: Comprehensive malpractice coverage, including full tail coverage.
- Health & Wellness: Top-tier health, dental, and vision options, alongside supplemental insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- Culture: A deeply supportive, collaborative, and physician-led workplace where your voice drives patient care.
About the CommunityNestled between majestic bluffs and the historic Mississippi River,
La Crosse is the largest city in western Wisconsin and is consistently ranked as a top place to live. The region boasts unparalleled outdoor recreation, safe neighborhoods, and an affordable cost of living. Families benefit from top-rated K-12 schools and three local universities, while enjoying a vibrant local arts, music, and dining scene.
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:
Kaija Towle
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