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Gundersen Health System
Onalaska, Wisconsin

MD/DO Rheumatologist

RheumatologyNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Emplify Health by Gundersen, is seeking a BC/BE Rheumatologist to join our dynamic integrated multispecialty group in Onalaska, WI.

Practice Highlights

No Call! Enjoy a work-life balance that allows you to focus on what you love.

Flexible Schedule: Consider a four-day work week for a lifestyle that suits you.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in our on-site ambulatory infusion center with dedicated infusion nurses and a specialized ultrasound for rheumatology.

Teaching Opportunities: Engage with our active teaching program, mentoring Internal Medicine residents, medical students, and PA students.

Research and Innovation: Participate in ongoing clinical trials and basic science research to advance your career.

Why Join Emplify Health?

Comprehensive Support: Join a collaborative, patient centered health system with access to specialists, advanced practice providers, and resources designed to deliver high-quality care.

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

Mission Driven Culture: Be part of a system dedicated to improving the health in their communities while providing exceptional care.

Compensation that Reflects Your Impact: At Emplify, we recognize that great physicians, whether experienced or new, make a real difference. Our salary package 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: Including loan forgiveness, relocation, 401K, personal liability insurance, and so much more!

Embrace a balanced lifestyle in the stunning Upper Mississippi River Valley and the breathtaking bluff country of Southwestern Wisconsin. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to thrive both professionally and personally. Join us at Emplify Health!

*Site qualifies for H1B/J1 Visa's. We are also a PSLF employer.

  • Kaija Towle, Physician Recruiter
  • Email ktowle@gundersenhealth.org
  • Phone 608-775-4301

Must have completed an accredited program and be eligible to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations. Advanced practice clinicians work under the direct supervision of a physician. Clinician 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 clinicians.

Primary Recruiter

Kaija Towle

Recruiter Email Address

ktowle@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

The Rheumatologist will provide high-quality patient care within an integrated multispecialty group and participate in clinical trials and basic science research. Additionally, the role involves mentoring internal medicine residents, medical students, and PA students as part of the teaching program.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited medical program and be eligible for a medical license in the multi-state region. The role requires board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Infusion therapy

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

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).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in rheumatologyranked against 159 Rheumatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $313k (middle half $290k–$329k)69 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Wisconsin387 active22,663 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentWisconsin Physician listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 22% offer loan repayment387 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+2.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (159 Rheumatology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MD/DO Rheumatologist at Gundersen Health System a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Rheumatology — ranked against 159 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs · 4 employers
1
$297k
0
$315k-335k
0
$335k-355k
4
$355k-375k
1
$375k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Rheumatologist

Community Health Centers of America · Turlock, California

$300k-$375k
#2

Rheumatologist | Unity Health

UnitedHealth Group · Hudson, Ohio

$224k-$371k
#3

Rheumatologist | Reliant Medical Group

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist - Lake Success, NY

$224k-$371k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Rheumatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 159 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
Personal liability insurance
H1B/J1 visa sponsorship
PSLF eligible employer

Living in Onalaska

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,394/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 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.