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MD/DO - Orthopedics - Trauma

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a nonunion or infection you managed after fracture surgery.

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

What elective orthopedic interests would you want to keep alongside trauma?

What they are checking: Whether their goals fit the room this practice offers for other interests.

How do you talk with a family after a severe injury where the outcome may be poor?

What they are checking: Whether they can share hard news with compassion and clarity.

How do you handle a one in thirteen call schedule and stay sharp?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy habits for a demanding trauma practice.

What would you do

You'd join two fellowship-trained traumatologists. How would you share the trauma workload and decision-making?

What they are checking: Whether they can work as a fair partner in a small, busy trauma team.

How would you work with the regional clinics that send trauma patients to La Crosse?

What they are checking: Whether they build good relationships with rural referring providers.

How do you coordinate with general surgery and the trauma team in the first hours after a patient arrives?

What they are checking: Whether they work well in a multidisciplinary trauma system.

About the work

Walk me through how you manage a polytrauma patient with an open tibia fracture and a pelvic fracture.

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize injuries and use damage-control principles in a Level II Trauma Center.

How do you decide when to fix a fracture right away and when to temporarily stabilize it?

What they are checking: Whether they know when the patient is too sick for definitive fixation.

How do you manage a geriatric hip fracture to get the patient to surgery quickly and safely?

What they are checking: Whether they understand timing, medical optimization and teamwork with hospitalists.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a BE/BC, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a growing and respected orthopedic 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 physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare network serving communities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. This exceptional opportunity allows you to join two fellowship-trained orthopedic traumatologists within a fully integrated Level II Trauma Center and become part of an established orthopedic department with extensive subspecialty support. About the Opportunity • Join a dedicated team of fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons in a high-volume regional trauma program • Practice within a fully integrated Level II Trauma Center serving a large referral region across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa • 1: 1 3 Orthopedic call rotation • Anticipated case volumes support a robust trauma practice with the opportunity to maintain concurrent elective orthopedic interests • Collaborate with a highly experienced, subspecialty-trained orthopedic team including hand, sports medicine, joint replacement, spine, foot and ankle, and pediatric orthopedic surgeons • Strong referral base supported by more than two dozen regional clinic locations • Opportunity for outreach and relationship-building with regional and rural communities throughout the service area What Sets Us Apart • Physician-led organization with opportunities for leadership development and career growth • Established orthopedic department with comprehensive subspecialty support • Modern facilities, dedicated trauma resources, and an integrated care model designed to support excellent patient outcomes • Strong legacy in medical education , including residency and fellowship programs, active research initiatives, and medical student education • Academic affiliation with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health • Exceptionally low clinician attrition, reflecting a collaborative culture and outstanding quality of life About Emplify Health by Gundersen • Regional healthcare network with a flagship campus in La Crosse, Wisconsin • More than 30 regional clinics serving communities throughout southwest Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa • Large, multispecialty medical group with 1000 + clinicians • Supported by more than 15 ,000 employees across the health system • Commitment to innovation, education, research, and patient-centered care Qualifications • Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship • ABOS Board Certified or Board Eligible • Eligible for medical licensure throughout our multi-state service region • Dedication to providing exceptional trauma and fracture care within a collaborative team environment Compensation & Benefits • Competitive employed compensation model with comprehensive benefits • Student loan repayment assistance available • Relocation assistance and recruitment incentives available • Practice stability within a growing, mission-driven health system • Competitive time off and CME benefits • Affordable cost of living with an exceptional work-life balance About La Crosse, Wisconsin Nestled along the Mississippi River , La Crosse offers an exceptional quality of life with endless outdoor recreation, top-rated schools, vibrant arts and dining, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Surrounded by the scenic bluffs and valleys of the Coulee Region, La Crosse provides the ideal setting to build both a successful career and a fulfilling personal 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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