About this role
Academic Excellence Meets High-Volume Clinical Practice
Gundersen Health System is seeking a motivated and collaborative Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join an established, high-performing team in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This opportunity offers a unique academic–private practice hybrid model, combining the autonomy and clinical focus of private practice with meaningful involvement in resident education and academic medicine. You will join a collegial team of three OMS attending surgeons within a fully accredited four-resident training program (one resident per year)—allowing for impactful mentorship, teaching, and professional growth while maintaining a strong operative experience.
Practice Highlights
• Full-scope, high-volume OMS practice with diverse pathology and case complexity • Academic–private hybrid structure: strong clinical productivity + teaching opportunities • Time in clinic supervising residents • 1 week/month call shared with residents • Dedicated support for research collaboration (optional) • Well-established tri-state referral network (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa)
Scope of Practice This position offers a comprehensive and advanced surgical scope, including:
• Dentoalveolar surgery • Dental implants & advanced implant rehabilitation • Orthognathic surgery • TMJ arthroscopy and total joint replacement • Facial trauma • Pathology • Bone grafting and reconstruction Most clinical time is dedicated to private practice-style patient care and operative experience, complemented by teaching full scope OMS, interdisciplinary collaboration and OR access.
Team & Collaborative Environment The OMS service operates within a fully integrated, multidisciplinary dental specialty environment, including:
• Prosthodontics • Orthodontics • Endodontics • Periodontics • Pediatric dentistry This structure supports comprehensive treatment planning and coordinated patient care, enhancing outcomes and clinical satisfaction.
Advanced Technology & Clinical Support You will be supported by a highly experienced team and cutting-edge infrastructure, including:
Dedicated Clinical & Surgical Support
• Experienced pre- and post-anesthesia nursing staff • Highly trained oral surgery assistants skilled in outpatient anesthesia and surgical support
Technology & Digital Integration
• Cone beam CT (CBCT) imaging • iTero intraoral scanning • 3D printing with virtual surgical planning • X-Nav guided implant technology • Immersive Touch technology for trauma and surgical planning • Butterfly portable ultrasound for IV access
Anesthesia & Monitoring
• Comprehensive anesthesia and sedation equipment • Bluetooth-enabled monitoring systems • End-tidal CO₂ monitoring • Precordial stethoscopes • Fully trained OMS anesthesia support team
Qualifications
• DDS/DMD from an accredited institution • Completion of an accredited OMS residency • Board certified or board eligible (ABOMS) • Eligible for Wisconsin medical/dental licensure
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary with productivity incentives • Generous sign-on bonus and relocation support • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement) • Paid malpractice with tail coverage • CME allowance and dedicated time off • Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Life in La Crosse, Wisconsin Set along the Mississippi River, La Crosse offers an exceptional quality of life:
• Top-rated schools and family-friendly communities • Year-round outdoor recreation (hiking, biking, skiing, boating) • Vibrant arts, dining, and cultural scene • Convenient access to Minneapolis, Madison, and Chicago
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Rare academic–private hybrid OMS model • Strong case volume with advanced surgical scope • Meaningful yet balanced teaching responsibilities • Robust institutional and clinical support • Collaborative, collegial surgical team • High quality of life in a scenic Midwestern community
Apply Today Join a team where clinical excellence, innovation, and education come together to deliver outstanding patient care.
Primary Recruiter: Brent Wood Recruiter Email Address: [email protected] 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.
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