The Department of Orthopedics is recruiting for an experienced PA/NP to join 17 Surgeons and 22 PA/NP's on staff. This person will work closely with three Sports Medicine surgeons, four other Sports-dedicated PA/NPs, and collaboratively with all PA/NP associate staff colleagues. Major area of focus will be in sports medicine and general orthopedics. Basic duties may include: OR equipment set-up, first assisting, rounding with in-patients, emergency evaluations, post-op check-ups, outreach duties and general clinic practice. This position will have clinic primarily in Onalaska, OR/rounding responsibilities in La Crosse, along with some outreach to Winona, and possibly other regional locations as needed. The PA/NP will support the assigned surgeon with histories, physicals, casting, splinting, evaluations, treatment planning and post-op care. This role will work cooperatively with athletic trainers, physical therapists, nurses and support staff and share call equally. Wisconsin and Minnesota licenses and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program is required.
- Level II Trauma Center
- Shared General Call
The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) performs the functions of examining, assessing, planning, and implementing the health care of assigned patients under a licensed physician's supervision and direction. The Orthopedic PA/NP secures patient histories, performs physical examinations, orders laboratory tests, develops and implements treatment plans, performs diagnostic and treatment procedures, records findings, and provides patient education and counseling to enhance our effectiveness in providing routine therapeutic health care in the area of musculoskeletal disorders.
Gundersen Health System offers:
Competitive Salary
10 days of CME plus funds
Loan Forgiveness
Base Retirement Contribution and 401K matching program for retirement
Additional benefits include:
Malpractice, health, dental, life, disability, and vacation
Gundersen Health System is:
A physician-led, not-for profit healthcare system
Located throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota caring for patients in 22 counties
A regional referral center with regional hospitals
A teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II Trauma and Emergency Center
The designated Western Academic Campus for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. 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. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
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About La Crosse:
La Crosse is a historic, vibrant city nestled between bluffs and the legendary Mississippi River. The region boasts great year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools including three universities, affordable housing in safe neighborhoods. La Crosse is a town of an endless variety of live entertainment and breathtaking beauty, making this a great place to call home.
La Crosse has a Regional Airport that connects to Minneapolis –Saint Paul International Airport or Chicago O’Hare International Airport. For more information about the La Crosse community visit the website: Discover Your Passion in La Crosse, WI | Choose La Crosse
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:
Brent WoodRecruiter Email Address:
bawood@emplifyhealth.orgWe 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.
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