Orthopedic Surgeon

Vernon Health, an independent, non-profit healthcare provider and Critical Access Hospital serving Viroqua, Wisconsin and the Driftless Region since 1951, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing orthopedic specialty program. This opportunity offers the chance to provide patient-centered orthopedic care in a collaborative rural healthcare setting with modern clinic and surgical resources.

About the role

As an Orthopedic Surgeon at Vernon Health, you will provide expert orthopedic care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of conditions related to the upper and lower extremities. This includes trauma, degenerative disorders, nerve compression, congenital abnormalities, and general orthopedic cases. You will work with a multidisciplinary care team in our modern medical office building clinic and surgical suites, helping develop and expand Vernon Health’s orthopedic specialty program to meet the needs of patients throughout Viroqua, Vernon County, and the Driftless Region.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions affecting the upper and lower extremities.
• Perform general orthopedic surgery cases in state-of-the-art surgical suites, including use of robotic equipment.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, nursing services, rehabilitation services, and other members of the patient care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with Vernon Health standards.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution and completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency program.
• Valid Wisconsin medical license (or ability to obtain).
• Board certification or board eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to Vernon Health’s Vernon Virtues: Kindness, Communication, Growth, Appreciation, and Collaboration.

Why join us

Vernon Health offers a supportive healthcare culture focused on professional growth, teamwork, communication, and respectful collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful community impact through a healthcare system rooted in Viroqua, Vernon County, and the Driftless Region.

Location

Viroqua offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, a thriving Main Street, access to outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. Located in Wisconsin’s scenic Driftless Region, Viroqua is an ideal place for physicians seeking career purpose and work-life balance.