Rheumatologist
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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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a Rheumatologist to join its Department of Rheumatology. In addition to clinical duties, the position offers opportunities to engage in education, research, and administrative activities, based on interest and experience.
The Department seeks candidates who can add complementary interest and expertise in areas such as inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune connective tissue diseases and general Rheumatology. The ability to perform ultrasound assisted procedures independently would be an asset. You will be joining a team of three Rheumatologists in Wisconsin, along with two Advance Practice Providers based in La Crosse.
A career as a Mayo Clinic Physician isn’t just challenging and fulfilling – it is life-changing. At Mayo Clinic, you have at your fingertips the most talented, experienced physicians in the world – ready to collaborate with you to find answers for our patients. It’s an environment with plenty of options to grow professionally, where you and your colleagues will continue to inspire one another.
The primary practice location will be our Outpatient Clinic in Onalaska, WI, which is about 10 minutes from our La Crosse Hospital and Clinic. Specific details will be discussed during the application process.
La Crosse, WI, is a city of 52,000 with a metro area of 120,000 in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, located between Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and Madison, WI. The area offers unlimited, four-season recreational opportunities (biking, golf, hiking the bluffs and cross-country/downhill skiing).
We have a great family environment with safe and high-quality schools, including two universities and a technical college. There are sport events, a local symphony orchestra, theaters, children's museum and a civic center.
Qualifications
- Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Rheumatology
- Eligible for Medical Licensure in Wisconsin
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
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in rheumatology | ranked against 162 Rheumatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $315k (middle half $288k–$329k)57 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Wisconsin | 380 active | 22,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatologist at Mayo Clinic a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Rheumatology — ranked against 162 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc.
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