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Clinical Operations Director | Orthopedic Services

Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Dec 2025

About the role

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Director of Orthopedic Services

Location: La Crosse/Onalaska, WI (Regional Oversight)

We are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee our Orthopedic Service Line, which includes orthopedic services, sports medicine, and podiatry across La Crosse/Onalaska and the surrounding region. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of care in a respected, patient-centered health system.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead Strategically: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for orthopedic services that aligns with organizational goals.

  • Drive Excellence: Build an infrastructure that enhances clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and financial performance.

  • Grow the Market: Expand service reach while attracting and retaining top-tier providers and staff.

  • Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with physicians, clinicians, and community stakeholders to deliver exceptional care.

What We’re Looking For

  • Education: Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field.

  • Experience:

    • Minimum of 3–4 years of healthcare management experience.

    • Preference for candidates with at least 3 years in an integrated healthcare system.

    • Prior leadership experience in orthopedic or specialty services strongly desired.

  • Skills: Strategic thinker, strong communicator, and proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, pet insurance, and generous retirement contributions.

  • Work-Life Balance: PTO, floating holidays, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

  • Health & Wellness: Zen Room with massage chairs, corporate gym, yoga classes, and local gym discounts.

  • Professional Development: Tuition Invest Program (up to $2,000/year), internal courses, and Career Development Center.

  • Diversity & Inclusion: Inclusive celebrations, Unconscious Bias Training, and patient care resources.

  • Extra Perks: Verizon data plan discount and 20% off Gundersen services not covered by insurance.

  • Relocation Support: Financial assistance and local resources to help you and your family transition smoothly.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Gundersen Health System

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