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MD/DO Family Medicine Physician-La Crosse

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted May 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you work with nurses, MAs and other team members in a team-based care model?

What they are checking: Whether they share work and trust the team, which the posting emphasizes.

There are teaching opportunities here. How do you like to teach residents or students in clinic?

What they are checking: Interest and skill in teaching at an academic campus affiliated with UW.

Tell me about a time you made a diagnostic error or near miss. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they own clinical mistakes openly and change their practice, which matters for patient safety and team trust.

How do you keep up with charting so you leave on time?

What they are checking: Efficiency habits that protect work-life balance, which the posting promises.

What draws you to La Crosse and to this kind of practice?

What they are checking: Whether they are likely to stay and fit the community long term.

What would you do

This is outpatient-only family medicine with optional procedures. Which procedures would you want to offer, and how would you keep those skills current?

What they are checking: Whether their practice plans fit the flexible scope the posting describes.

Call is minimal and mostly by phone. How do you decide over the phone whether a patient needs the ER?

What they are checking: Whether they can make safe decisions over the phone, without seeing the patient, during after-hours call.

How do you handle a patient asking for opioids or antibiotics you don't think they need?

What they are checking: Whether they can decline an inappropriate request kindly and still keep the patient's trust for future visits.

Rural patients in western Wisconsin may live far from specialists. How does that change how you manage complex cases?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle more in primary care and coordinate referrals well.

About the work

How do you manage a patient with uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension and depression in a short visit?

What they are checking: Practical chronic disease management and visit prioritization in primary care.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

Join a collaborative, supportive, and patient-centered Family Medicine team in beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin—a vibrant community along the Mississippi River known for its outdoor recreation, strong healthcare presence, and exceptional quality of life. This is an excellent opportunity to practice full-scope outpatient medicine in a welcoming, team-oriented environment with strong work-life balance and meaningful teaching opportunities. Practice Highlights • Outpatient only Family Medicine • Flexible practice with optional procedures based on your interests • Clinic hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM • Outpatient Family Medicine (no OB or inpatient responsibilities) • Supportive, team-based care model • Flexible practice with optional procedures based on interest • Manageable patient volumes • Minimal call, primarily phone-based • No nights or weekends Why 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: Committed to delivering high-quality, patient centered eye care across southwest Wisconsin, northeast Iowa, and southeast Minnesota. • Compensation that Reflects Your Impact: At Gundersen, we recognize that great physicians, whether experienced 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. About Emplify Health Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in La Crosse and Green Bay, 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. About Emplify Health by Gundersen Gundersen is a 325-bed, Level II trauma center, and a non-profit, patient centered healthcare system. We are a physician-led, integrated system that includes 6 rural hospitals, more than 65 clinics, staffed by over 1,000 clinicians and serving more than 500,000 lives across 22 counties in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. • Our entire system is connected with our EMR system – Epic • We have 24-hour specialist consultation available • Air and ambulance transport • Teaching organization, opportunity to teach and mentor the next generation of healthcare clinicians • Gundersen serves as the Western Campus for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, offering medical student education • The Medical Education Department fully accredited residency and fellowship programs allow our staff to practice and teach in a very collegial environment • The Gundersen Medical Foundation sponsors and staffs our fully developed research division. And provides CME to help you meet your continuing education requirements as a clinician • Our environmental sustainability program contributes to improving the health of our communities by using clean energy, • In 2024 Gundersen was named #1 in the USA and #2 in the world among most sustainable hospitals. Top 10: World's Most Sustainable Hospitals | Healthcare Digital (healthcare-digital.com). About La Crosse, Wisconsin La Crosse is nestled between the soaring bluffs of Wisconsin and Minnesota, along 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. 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: SKKjos@emplifyhealth.org 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

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