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MD/DO - Orthopedics

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted May 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The practice includes complex and pediatric hand cases. Tell me about one you're proud of.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with complex and pediatric hand surgery.

Tell me about a surgical complication and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they handle complications honestly and learn from them.

How do you like to teach residents and medical students in the OR and clinic?

What they are checking: Whether they would support the strong education mission this organization describes.

Are you interested in leadership, and what would you want to lead someday?

What they are checking: Whether they would use the leadership development tracks offered in a physician-led group.

What would you do

How would you build a hand practice while protected compensation is in place?

What they are checking: Whether they have a plan to grow referrals and volume over the first few years.

How would you approach outreach to rural communities?

What they are checking: Whether they think about access for patients who live far from La Crosse.

About the work

Walk me through how you manage a displaced distal radius fracture in an active 60-year-old.

What they are checking: Whether they choose between casting and surgery based on fracture pattern and patient needs.

How do you handle a flexor tendon injury that comes in on call?

What they are checking: Whether they know repair timing and rehab and how to work with hand therapy.

You'd take general orthopedic call at one in fourteen. How comfortable are you with hip fractures and other general trauma?

What they are checking: Whether they can cover general call safely, not just hand cases.

How do you decide when carpal tunnel needs surgery, and how do you talk patients through the choice?

What they are checking: Whether they use good criteria and shared decision-making for a common hand problem.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon (Fellowship Trained) | La Crosse, WI Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a BE/BC, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join a thriving and expanding practice in La Crosse, Wisconsin. As part of Emplify Health—formed by the integration of Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health —you will practice within a respected, not-for-profit, physician-led healthcare network serving communities across the Midwest. About the Opportunity • Predominantly hand surgery practice , including complex and pediatric cases, with opportunity to incorporate general orthopedics • General orthopedic call (currently 1:14) • Practice at a Level II Trauma Center supported by fellowship-trained trauma specialists • Collaborate with a highly experienced, subspecialty-trained orthopedic team • Opportunity for outreach to regional and rural communities What Sets Us Apart • Physician-led organization with leadership development tracks and opportunities to grow into formal leadership roles • Strong legacy in medical education , with active involvement in training residents, fellows, and medical students • Exceptionally low clinician attrition , reflecting a highly supportive culture and outstanding quality of life • Protected compensation while building a robust hand practice • Modern facilities and extensive clinical resources within an integrated system Qualifications • Completion of an accredited orthopedic residency and hand fellowship • ABOS board certified or eligible • Eligible for licensure across our multi-state service region Compensation & Benefits • Competitive employed model with full benefits package • Student loan repayment assistance available • Practice stability within a growing, mission-driven system • Affordable cost of living with excellent work-life balance About La Crosse, Wisconsin Nestled along the Mississippi River , La Crosse offers a dynamic blend of outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and family-friendly living. With top-rated schools, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and breathtaking natural beauty, the Coulee Region is an ideal place to build both a career and a life . Primary Recruiter: Jon Nevala Recruiter Email Address: JPNevala@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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