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Mayo Clinic
Onalaska, Wisconsin

Ophthalmologist

OphthalmologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U. S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

  • Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible General Ophthalmologist to join an established practice within the Mayo Clinic Health System in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The practice features a collaborative team of five Ophthalmologists and five Optometrists, offering comprehensive services including optometry, general ophthalmology, cornea, and glaucoma care.

This is a comprehensive general ophthalmology practice with the opportunity to manage a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Surgical responsibilities will be tailored to the candidate’s training and comfort level, with an expectation to perform cataract surgery. Additional opportunities may include anterior segment procedures, ocular plastics, and adult strabismus surgeries, depending on the surgeon’s experience and interests.

Comprehensive Ophthalmologists as well as subspecialty-trained Ophthalmologists (Pediatrics, Cornea, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Medical Retina, and Vitreoretinal Surgery) are encouraged to apply.

Position Details

Clinic hours: 8:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m.; surgical block time: 7:30 a. m. – 3:30 p. m.

  • 4.5-day work week
  • Call rotation of 1:5
  • Clinical volume of approximately 25-30 patients per day
  • Surgical blocks of approximately 10-15 cases per week

About the Community

  • Mayo Clinic–Supported Practice within an integrated, collaborative care model
  • Scenic Mississippi River Location with year-round outdoor recreation
  • Strong Community with excellent schools and a high quality of life
  • Regional Access to La Crosse amenities, including airport, dining, and culture
  • Balanced Lifestyle supported by efficient practice operations and short commutes

Qualifications

  • Board-eligible or board-certified Ophthalmologist
  • Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology residency program
  • Preferred fellowship training in a subspecialty area (Pediatrics, Cornea, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Neurology, or Vitreoretinal Surgery)
  • Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Wisconsin
  • MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Cornea CareAdult Strabismus SurgeryMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Onalaska

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,390/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 (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 Mayo Clinic

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Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
Vision: Affordable plan with national network
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs
Retirement: Competitive retirement package