MD/DO Pediatric Hospitalist

Love Your Practice, Love Where You Live

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a compassionate, board certified/board eligible part-time Pediatric Hospitalist to join our dedicated and collaborative team in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while providing high-quality care to pediatric patients in a state-of-the-art facility. Work in a supportive environment where you can truly thrive both professionally and personally, with access to a diverse range of cases and a flexible work schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Your Practice at a Glance

• Collaborative, Flexible Team Environment- Work alongside a collegial group of pediatric intensivists, pediatric subspecialists, and dedicated nursing staff, all committed to delivering exceptional, patient-focused care.
• State of the Art Pediatric Unit- Our pediatric unit is equipped with the latest technology, designed to provide expert care for pediatric patients. The unit provides comprehensive services, including a fully integrated PICU and NICU, and is supported by subspecialty expertise in areas such as pediatric cardiology, neurology, surgery, and more.
• Diverse and Meaningful Clinical Practice- Our pediatric hospitalists provide comprehensive care for a wide range of pediatric patients, including newborns >35 weeks. The role encompasses managing admissions from referring facilities, performing emergency department consults, and caring for patients with complex medical needs. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact across the continuum of pediatric care.
• Professional Growth and Development-Access CME funding to support your continued education and professional development, helping you stay at the forefront of pediatric critical care.

Children are our future, and they've always been a part of our past. At Gundersen Health System, we are taking pediatric care to the next level, continuing to grow and evolve to meet the needs of the children in our care.

At Gundersen, it's all about combining the right amount of love with the best medicine. It's about creating an atmosphere where kids can be kids. It's about taming worries. It's about playing and dreaming. It's treating each family with love and respect. Love + Medicine is who we are...it's what we do...it's why kids love coming here.

Join our family of the brightest minds and compassionate caregivers committed to relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

Grow Your Career

• Teach and mentor residents, medical students and advanced practice clinicians.
• Opportunity to engage in research, whether clinical or basic science.
• Shape the future of care by participating in Gundersen conferences or exploring leadership roles.

About La Crosse

Nestled between the soaring bluffs of Wisconsin and Minnesota the legendary Mississippi River, La Crosse offers countless opportunities to recharge. Whether hiking scenic bluff trails, kayaking along the river at sunrise, cycling through the rolling countryside, or enjoying a local play or exploring the vibrant arts scene, this city is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cultural lovers alike. After a day of adventure, unwind at one of the many locally owned restaurants, enjoying a variety of unique flavors, or relax at one of our popular craft breweries. La Crosse is the perfect place to put down roots, build meaningful connections, and feel part of something special. It is not just a place to practice medicine – it is a place to truly call home.

La Crosse is within a few hours’ drive of major cities like Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis.

Why Join Emplify Health by Gundersen

• Comprehensive Support: At Gundersen, we are committed to fostering a s supportive and respectful culture that empowers our team members to flourish and make a positive impact.
• Flexible Work Options: Enjoy a work environment that supports both your personal and professional needs, ensuring fulfillment and well-being.
• Mission Driven Culture: At Gundersen, together we inspire your best life through relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We are dedicated to contributing to a future of healthy people and thriving communities, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.  
• Compensation that Reflects Your Impact: At Gundersen, we recognize that great physicians, whether experience or new, make a real difference. Our salary structure 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: Our benefits include loan forgiveness, relocation assistance, a competitive 401K match, personal liability insurance, and more, all designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated.  In addition, must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations.  Medical staff in our system will supervise advanced practice clinicians.  Medical 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 medical staff.

Primary Recruiter:

Shari Kjos

Recruiter Email Address:

[email protected]

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