Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma jobs in La Crosse, WI

Join an independent, non-profit, and award-winning critical access hospital and make an immediate impact in the quaint and thriving rural communities located in the heart of the beautiful Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin.

Vernon Memorial Healthcare in Viroqua, Wisconsin is looking for an inspiring and passionate physician to join its collaborative and innovative Emergency Department team as a full-time medical doctor and trauma director. As a medical leader in a reputable critical access hospital and trauma program, opportunities to influence the future of rural healthcare while building meaningful and long-lasting relationships with patients, families, and the community are truly endless.

About the VMH Emergency Department:

• Fully renovated 11-bed emergency room and urgent care with private patient rooms
• Annual volume of 10,000 with 25% admittance/transfer rate
• Point-of-care ultrasound services
• 24/7 RT, Lab and CT services
• EMR - Epic (v. 2018) Dragon
• 10am - 10pm APP Urgent Care coverage
• 12-hour shifts for work/life balance
• Level IV trauma designation

Employment at VMH:

• Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement package with match
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses

Our supportive and team-based environment focused on high-quality, patient-centered care within an award-winning critical access hospital makes this an ideal career step for a high-achieving emergency physician seeking leadership responsibility, positive influence, and ability to expand services and optimize trauma program policies and processes. Emphasis placed on continuously adding value to the patient experience while leading program development of the Level IV Trauma Center.

Viroqua is located in the heart of Driftless Wisconsin, defined by the Mississippi River to the west and rolling landscapes of the glacial-formed Kickapoo Valley. An abundance of outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant and artsy culture, and eclectic eateries and performance venues make this region a hidden gem of the Midwest. Viroqua and its surrounding communities have excellent public and private schools, low cost of living, and thriving economies, making this a great place to work, live, and play!

Qualified candidates must be residency-trained and certified in American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or General Surgery. Wisconsin licensure required. Fellowship of the American College of Emergency Medicine (FACEP) strongly preferred.

Exceptional care. Close to home.

Vernon Memorial Healthcare has been caring for the Viroqua area, as an independent, non-profit organization, since 1951. Our Orthopedic and General Surgery Center has been named one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement. VMH includes a critical access hospital with four rural health clinics committed to high quality patient care experiences and fueled by dedication to our mission, vision, and values. Bring your talent and skills to a place where you will feel appreciated, experience rewarding work, and be part of a culture that practices teamwork, kindness, and collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Employer