General Surgery Opportunity in a historic, vibrant city nestled between bluffs and the legendary Mississippi River

Physician: Surgery: General
Market: Metropolitan 1 (50,000 to 250,000)
Job ID:8559
Verified Date:09/18/2023
Loan Repayment:Yes
Sign on Bonus:Yes
Practice Type: Employed
Accept J1 Visa:No
Accept H1b Visa:No Response
Permanent: Full time Surgery: General

What you need to know:

Practice Details

  • BC/BE General Surgeon to join an established practice and clinic
  • Our multi-disciplinary patient centered medical home model  integrates primary and specialty care.
  • You will join another board certified general surgeon on staff, with the goal for call 1:3.
  • The practice includes responsibilities for c-sections(can be trained), scopes, and a mix of general surgery cases to offer the appeal of a well rounded practice with hours.
  • You will enjoy a collaborative and collegial environment with plenty of free time.

 

Compensation Details

  • Competitive Salary
  • Excellent Benefits
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Relocation and more...

 

Community Details

  • Prairie du Chien is the oldest community on the Upper Mississippi River. 
  • Its rich heritage and traditions are a delight to visitors and local residents alike. Prairie du Chien is filled with sites of historic significance.
  • Many are located on St. Feriole Island, which is one of the city's earliest settlements.
  • Villa Louis, a Victorian-era estate developed on the island in the 1840s by fur trader Hercules Dousman, was Wisconsin's first State Historic Site

Recruiter Insights

Earn more.  Pay Less.  This Opportunity Is Perfectly Suited For The Physician Who Desires An Extraordinary Opportunity To Build Your Career Narrative By Working For One Of The Country's Leading Hospitals And A Name Synonymous With Excellence.

For The Select Talent Who Knows Their Hard Work And Talent Warrant Leading Compensation, Upwards Of $60,000 More Than Working In The Close By Minneapolis Or St. Paul Markets.

The housing market.  La Crosse, WI offers A Tremendous Cost Of Living With A Highly Educated Population (University Of Wisconsin/Eau Claire) With Median Home Price Of $155,327 And A 5-Bedroom/3 Bath Premier Home ListsFor $359,900.00, Paving The Way For Substantial Investing, Saving And Building For The Financial Future.

The ideal candidate.  This Opportunity Is Ideal For The Doctor Who Will Appreciate This Warm And Active Upper Midwest Towns Along Two Historic (Eau Claire And Chippewa) Rivers That Was Rated Among The Top On The List Of "Americans Best Towns" And Is Fast Becoming Recognized As The "Indie Capital Of The Midwest" For It's Foodie, Art And Entrepreneurial Culture.

 

Community Profile What is nice to know.

Closest International Airports:

 

  • 151 miles: Minneapolis, MN (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
  • 198 miles: Green Bay, WI (GRB / KGRB) Austin Straubel International Airport
  • 165 miles: Milwaukee, WI (MKE / KMKE) General Mitchell International Airport

Closest Major City:

  • 60 miles: LaCrosse, WI
  • 88 miles to Madison, WI
  • 160 miles to Saint Paul, MN
  • 164 miles to Minneapolis, MN
  • 163 miles to Milwaukee, WI
  • 195 miles to Chicago, IL

Closest Domestic Airport:

  • 8 miles: La Crosse, WI (LSE / KLSE) La Crosse Municipal Airport
  • 75 miles: Rochester, MN (RST / KRST) Rochester International Airport
  • 91 miles: Eau Claire, WI (EAU / KEAU) Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
  • 129 miles: Dubuque, IA (DBQ / KDBQ) Dubuque Regional Airport

Cost of Living:

  • Mean Housing Cost - $136,513
  • City Cost of Living Index - 89.20 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
  • State Cost of Living Index - 95.6

Colleges and Universities:

  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (Full-time enrollment: 9,837; Location: Lacrosse, WI)
  • Winona State University (about 27 miles; Winona, MN; Full-time enrollment: 8,397)
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 29 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 4,022)
  • Luther College (about 45 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)



 

Demographics:

  • White 87.8%,
  • Asian 5.4%
  • Hispanic 2.3%
  • Two or more races 2.2%
  • Black 1.9%

 

Taxes:

  • State Income Tax Rate - 4% - 7.65%
  • State Sales Tax Rate - 5%
  • County Tax Rate - 0.43%
  • Property Tax Rate - 1.76%

Major Industry:

  • Production occupations (12%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (10%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (10%)
  • Sales and related occupations (8%)
  • Management occupations (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Transportation occupations (6%)

Recreation:

  • Mountain Biking
  • Trail Running
  • Fly Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Bird Watching

Arts & Culture:

  • Pumphouse Regional Arts Center
  • Weber Center for Performing Arts
  • La Crosse Symphony Orchestra
  • La Crosse Community Theatre

Sports for the Spectator:

  • Choose to attend several college sporting events at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, including, basketballl, baseball, softball, and Football 
  • Attend a Minnesota Timberwolves, Twins, Vikings game 2.5 hours away or a Greenbay Packers game is 3.5 hours away.  

Sports for the Participant:

  • Several adult leagues to choose from, including, Basketball, Football, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Tennis
  • Hunting and fishing
  • Several golf courses to choose from

Shopping:

  • La Crosse County is home to the largest shopping district in nine counties.
  • If you like big-name shopping centers, you can find all the largest commercial retailers in La Crosse and Onalaska. Or if you prefer to support independent, local businesses, historic downtown
  • La Crosse has a vibrant shopping district full of the region's finest specialty shops.
  • Bargain hunters have their work cut out for them, with dozens of thrift and consignment stores to choose from, not to mention one of the largest antique malls in the state.

Top Five things to do:

  1. Grandad Bluff
  2. Visit Riverside Park
  3. Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  4. Segway Tours
  5. Dahl Auto Museum