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Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, Wisconsin

MD/DO Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We are committed to delivering high quality primary, specialty and emergency care throughout our integrated system. Our La Crosse campus is designated as a level 2 trauma center.

As a highly trained BE/BC pediatric orthopedic surgeon you can expect to:

  • Perform a wide range of pediatric care, including complex cases.
  • Participate in a general orthopedic call schedule which is currently 1:13.
  • Work with a highly experienced medical staff across disciplines and locations.
  • Work in state-of-the-art facilities with tremendous resources.
  • Have an easy commute, enjoy a low cost of living while receiving superb incentives including debt relief.
  • Join a team of fellows trained in sports, trauma, total joints, hand, and upper extremity.

About La Crosse, Wisconsin

La Crosse is a beautiful college town nestled along the Mississippi River, offering a high quality of life with a blend of urban amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities. With a regional population nearing 100k, you will find friendly communities, excellent schools, and cultural attractions.

The coulee region as we are known, is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. The area boasts world class outdoor activities as well as a thriving arts and regional foodie scene making it a great location for professionals seeking both career fulfillment and lifestyle balance. A beautiful, mid-sized city with metro style amenities awaits.

You must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated. In addition, you must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region. Medical staff in our system will supervise advanced practice clinicians, provide outreach service as needed and support our medical learners on campus.

Primary Recruiter

Jon Nevala

Recruiter Email Address

JPNevala@emplifyhealth.org

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Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will perform a wide range of pediatric orthopedic procedures, including complex cases, while participating in a general orthopedic call schedule. Additionally, the role involves supervising advanced practice clinicians, providing outreach services, and supporting medical learners on campus.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or board eligible. A valid license to practice in the multi-state region is also required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric orthopedic surgeryTrauma careComplex case managementOrthopedic call coverageSupervision of advanced practice cliniciansMedical learner support

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 8 employers

2
<$500k
3
$500k-605k
3
$605k-710k
2
$710k-815k
1
$838k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 8 employers

CME allowance
82%
401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Relocation assistance
36%
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.4
Better work-life than 40% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in La Crosse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,080/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Gundersen Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Debt relief
Superb incentives