Physician - Occupational Medicine

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Occupational Medicine physician to join our established Occupational Health Services team. This outpatient-focused role emphasizes employee health, work-related injury care, and employer partnership across a diverse range of industries.

Practice at a Glance

• Focused practice providing occupational medicine, injury care, preventive services, medical surveillance, and environmental health services.
• Balanced visit mix with approximately 50% occupational health exams and 50% work-related injury care (workers compensation).
• Deliver patient-centered care to employees across a variety of employer partners and industries, supporting workforce health and safety.
• Provide comprehensive occupational health services and regulatory exams, including pre-placement, fitness-for-duty, return-to-work, respiratory, DOT, and fire fighter exams.
• Diagnose and treat work-related injuries and illnesses, supporting safe return-to-work decisions and functional recovery.
• Collaborate with employers, safety teams, and healthcare colleagues on workplace health, ergonomics, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Procedural components include suturing, splinting, injections (upper and lower extremities), and routine in-office clinical procedures.

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 occupational health services in partnership with our employer and community partners, supporting the health and safety of the regional workforce.
• 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. 

About Emplify Health

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwests 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 Michigans 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.
• Access to air and ground 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. 

Interested in learning more?
Please contact:
Shari Kjos, Physician Recruiter
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 608.775.1542

Ready to apply?
Apply online: Apply Here