Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

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

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• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth

• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home

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• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses

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Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

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