Have a passion for Obesity Medicine? We have the perfect practice for you! - La Crosse, WI Physician: Surgery: Bariatric Market: Metropolitan 1 (50,000 to 250,000) Job ID:11296 Verified Date:08/13/2024 Loan Repayment:Yes Sign on Bonus:No Response Practice Type: Employed Accept J1 Visa:No Accept H1b Visa:No Permanent: Full time Surgery: Bariatric Apply Now Share: What you need to know: Practice Details Seeking a Medical Bariatrician to join its established Bariatric Surgery and Obesity Medicine Clinic. The practice is located at our Onalaska, WI Campus which is located just a short distance from La Crosse. MBSAQIP accredited program Management of the disease of obesity, including management of complex medical and psychosocial disorders Active participation in the ongoing management of patients who have had or are planning to have bariatric surgery Active participation in the management of care for patients who are pursuing non-surgical weight management Our multidisciplinary team utilizes both surgical and non-surgical weight management methods Completion of an ACGME accredited FM or IM residency Must hold current certification in respective specialty Board certification by the ABOM If not currently certified, must be actively pursuing certification and have completed such within 6 months of onset of employment. Compensation Details Competitive salary Loan Forgiveness Substantial retirement contribution Generous benefits package Community Details LaCrosse, WI, is a city of 52,000 with a metro area of 120,000 in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, located between Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and Madison, WI. The area offers unlimited, four-season recreational opportunities (biking, golf, hiking the bluffs and cross-country/downhill skiing). We have a great family environment with safe and high-quality schools, including two universities and a technical college. There are sport events, a local symphony orchestra, theaters, children's museum and a civic center. 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 216 miles: Milwaukee, WI (MKE / KMKE) General Mitchell International Airport Closest Major City: 105 miles to Madison, WI 122 miles to Saint Paul, MN 130 miles to Minneapolis, MN 174 miles to Milwaukee, WI 224 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: Grandad Bluff Visit Riverside Park Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Segway Tours Dahl Auto Museum   Apply Now Share: Certified Recruiter