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Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, Wisconsin

MD/DO OB/GYN La Crosse

OB/GYNNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Dynamic OB/GYN Team in La Crosse, Wisconsin

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our dynamic and compassionate OB/GYN team at Gundersen Health System (becoming Emplify Health). In this role, you will work alongside 17 physician colleagues in a practice that is a combination of both clinic and OR time, with a shared, equitable call schedule.

Our well-established certified nurse midwife (CNM) practice has been an integral part of our team for over 40 years, providing comprehensive maternity care and collaborating closely with our OB/GYN team to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

This position is supported by a wide range of resources, advanced technology, and a collaborative environment that will empower you to deliver exceptional care. Below are just a few of the features of our practice and hospital that help create an enriching work experience:

  • State of the art OR suites equipped with the Da Vinci Surgical System.
  • Comprehensive labor and delivery unit with 15 beds, and an OB unit with 16 beds.
  • Nursery 14 beds.
  • 24-hour in house anesthesia coverage ensuring continuous support for obstetric and surgical cases.
  • Level III NICU, with 18 beds to support our most vulnerable patients.
  • On-site sonographers for convenience and enhanced care.
  • Stable patient population supported by a strong referral network.
  • Family Medicine OB Fellowship this collaborative fellowship is supported by a multidisciplinary team, including OB/GYN and family medicine faculty, providing a rich environment for learning and mentorship.
  • Average clinic census of 18-20 patients per day.
  • Additionally, there are opportunities to make a meaningful impact across our regional communities through outreach.
  • About La Crosse, Wisconsin

Nestled between the soaring bluffs of Wisconsin and the legendary Mississippi River, La Crosse offers countless opportunities to recharge.

Whether hiking scenic bluff trails, kayaking along the river at sunrise, cycling through the rolling countryside, or enjoying a local play or exploring the vibrant arts scene, this city is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cultural lovers alike.

After a day of adventure, unwind at one of the many locally owned restaurants, enjoying a variety of unique flavors, or relax at one of our popular craft breweries. La Crosse is the perfect place to put down roots, build meaningful connections, and feel part of something special.

Why Gundersen Health System?

Comprehensive Support: At Gundersen, we are committed to fostering a s supportive and respectful culture that empowers our team members to flourish and make a positive impact.

Flexible Work Options: Enjoy a work environment that supports both your personal and professional needs, ensuring fulfillment and well-being.

Mission Driven Culture: At Gundersen, together we inspire your best life through relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We are dedicated to contributing to a future of healthy people and thriving communities, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Compensation that Reflects Your Impact: At Gundersen, we recognize that great physicians, whether experience or new, make a real difference. Our salary structure is designed to reflect your skills, potential, and commitment to exceptional patient care, recognizing the value you bring to our team and the community.

Outstanding Benefits: Our benefits include loan forgiveness, relocation assistance, a competitive 401K match, personal liability insurance, and more, all designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

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

Shari Kjos

Recruiter Email Address

SKKjos@emplifyhealth.org

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care in both clinic and operating room settings. Supervise advanced practice clinicians and participate in the education of students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid, unrestricted medical license for the region.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ObstetricsGynecologySurgeryClinical practiceCollaborationObstetric anesthesiaSonography

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MD/DO OB/GYN La Crosse at Gundersen Health System a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 861 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

OB/GYN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · top 25% in ob/gynranked against 861 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOB/GYN median $365k (middle half $310k–$406k)216 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
OB/GYN listings in Wisconsin23 active862 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentWisconsin physician listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $90k) · 23% offer loan repayment386 active listings, Nov 2026
OB/GYN hiring demand#7 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 308 postings, 192 closed
New OB/GYN listings284 in the last 30 days272 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
OB/GYN pay trend−3.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (861 Ob/gyn listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top OB/GYN Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
1
$255k
2
$325k-395k
2
$395k-465k
2
$465k-535k

Annual compensation range

#1

Evening OB/GYN Physician - No Deliveries, No Hospital Call

Aizer Health · Monroe, New York

$200-$250/hr
#2

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician – Greater Nashville / Smyrna, TN

Together Women's Health · Smyrna, Tennessee

$500k
#3

Physician Laborist (OB/GYN)

$420k
#4

Physician, OB/GYN – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.2
Better work-life than 80% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 861 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Gundersen Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
La Crosse, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Forgiveness
Relocation Assistance
401K Match
Personal Liability Insurance
Health Insurance
Malpractice Coverage
PSLF Eligible

Living in La Crosse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,346/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.