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MD/DO Mohs Surgeon

Bellin Gundersen · Onalaska, WI · Full time

Posted Apr 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a complication you had after surgery and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they handle complications calmly and communicate honestly with patients.

How would you take part in the monthly dermatopathology and Journal Club?

What they are checking: Whether they value ongoing learning and contribute to team education.

What would you do

How do you decide when to repair a defect yourself and when to send it to a facial plastic surgeon or oculoplastics?

What they are checking: Whether they know their limits and work well with other surgical teams.

How would you work with the general dermatologists who refer to you?

What they are checking: Whether they build strong referral relationships and communicate clearly.

How do you help an elderly patient decide whether Mohs is worth it for a slow-growing cancer?

What they are checking: Whether they consider the patient's goals and overall health in treatment choices.

About the work

Walk me through how you decide a skin cancer is right for Mohs and not standard excision.

What they are checking: Whether they follow appropriate use criteria and choose the best treatment for each patient.

There's an in-house Mohs lab with certified histotechs, a dermatopathologist and immunohistochemistry. How would you use IHC in your cases?

What they are checking: Whether they know when stains help, like for melanoma in situ, and can work well with lab staff.

Tell me about a tough reconstruction you did after Mohs. How did you choose the approach?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan repairs that balance function and appearance.

How do you keep your slides and tissue processing quality high in the Mohs lab?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of lab quality, which directly affects cure rates.

A patient on blood thinners is scheduled for Mohs. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they know current guidance on continuing anticoagulants and manage bleeding risk.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

Emplify Health by Gundersen based in La Crosse, WI is seeking a BC/BE Mohs Surgeon to work at its Onalaska, WI Dermatology clinic. You will join a well-established dermatology team of general/cosmetic/surgical dermatologists and Mohs surgeons. Practice Highlights: • Embrace Flexibility : Choose a four-day or part-time schedule that fits your ideal work-life balance. • Work in cutting-edge spaces: Dedicated Mohs lab staffed by certified Mohs histotechs and a dedicated dermatopathologist, all within our dermatology-designed, state-of-the-art facility featuring fully equipped surgical rooms, including immunohistochemistry —eliminating booking hassles and patient moves during procedures. • Thrive and Grow : Expand your expertise and join our engaging monthly dermatopathology and Journal Club with complimentary CME opportunities. Practice Highlights: • Comprehensive Support: Join a collaborative, patient centered health system with access to specialists, advanced practice providers, and resources designed to deliver high-quality care. • Flexible Work Options: Enjoy a work environment that supports both your personal and professional needs, ensuring fulfillment and well-being. • Mission Driven Culture: Be part of a system dedicated to improving the health in their communities while providing exceptional care. • Compensation that Reflects Your Impact: At Gundersen, we recognize that great physicians, whether experienced or new, make a real difference. Our salary package 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: Including loan forgiveness, relocation, 401K, personal liability insurance, and so much more! Emplify Health has more than 1000 clinicians on staff. We are a 325-bed Level II Trauma Center, with two medical transport helicopters and a ground ambulance service. Our 65+ medical clinics, six critical access hospitals, vision centers and other facilities serve a regional population of more than 700k in three states. The area offers exceptional four-season recreational activities, excellent public and private schools, diverse cultural activities, a low crime rate and wonderful neighborhoods. This unique opportunity will allow you to enjoy a great work/life balance in the beautiful upper Mississippi river valley and bluff country of Southwestern Wisconsin. Our compensation and loan forgiveness package, retirement plan and CME opportunities are very competitive. Please contact: Kaija Towle, CPRP, Physician Recruiter ktowle@emplifyhealth.org 608-775-4301 *Site qualifies for H1B/J1 Visa's. 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: Kaija Towle Recruiter Email Address: ktowle@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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