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Clinical Manager | Otolaryngology & Audiology

Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Feb 2026

About the role

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Clinical Manager | Otolaryngology & Audiology

Location: La Crosse Main Clinic - 5th Floor & Onalaska Clinic - 4th Floor
FTE: 1.0 | Full-time, salaried position

🩺 About the Role

Join Emplify Health by Gundersen as the Clinical Manager for Otolaryngology & Audiology Clinics, leading two dynamic specialty teams that support ENT care, surgical workflows, and a broad audiology program with multi-site outreach.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape culture, optimize operations, and build strong partnerships with providers and staff. You’ll oversee both clinical and retail components (including hearing aid services), while championing process improvement and team engagement across two unique but interconnected specialty areas.

💼 What You’ll Do

  • Provide strategic, operational, and people leadership for Otolaryngology (20 staff) and Audiology (8 staff).

  • Lead and support teams that include RNs, MAs, Audiology Technicians, Schedulers (remote), and a Department Secretary.

  • Partner closely with the Clinical Operations Director, ENT and Audiology providers, Quality, and fellow Clinical Managers to align goals and elevate patient experience.

  • Oversee daily operations, budgets, and key operational initiatives.

  • Support ongoing cultural growth by encouraging transparency, accountability, and teamwork.

🎁 What You’ll Get

Meaningful Leadership Challenge:
Lead two specialty teams with unique workflows, surgical components, and retail elements—not your standard outpatient clinic environment.

Strong Peer Network:
Join a supportive, experienced group of Clinical Managers across the ambulatory setting.

Career Growth:
Benefit from our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program.

Comprehensive Benefits:
Includes a highly competitive retirement plan, health coverage, and more.

Beautiful Work Environment:
Enjoy modern, newly renovated clinic spaces.

✅ What You’ll Need

Education & Learning

  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in a health‑related field

  • Desired: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Work Experience

  • Required: 2 years of leadership experience in a clinical environment

  • Desired: 5–7 years of leadership experience, preferably in a specialty or multi‑disciplinary setting

Licenses & Certifications

  • Desired: RN license in the state of Wisconsin

🌟 Ideal Candidate Profile

You are someone who:

  • Is experienced in leadership and people management, with the ability to develop staff and foster accountability with empathy.

  • Is comfortable navigating challenges, engaging in thoughtful conversations, and guiding teams with clarity and respect.

  • Builds strong relationships with providers, staff, and stakeholders.

  • Thrives in environments with complex workflows and ongoing improvement opportunities.

  • Approaches change with enthusiasm and enjoys project-based work.

  • Manages multiple initiatives while staying calm, grounded, and solutions-oriented.

🤝 Why Emplify Health by Gundersen?

Emplify Health is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system created by the partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. With 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, we serve communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Here, leaders are empowered, supported, and encouraged to make meaningful improvements for patients, teams, and communities.

Ready to take on a role with purpose—and a challenge?

Apply today and help shape the future of Otolaryngology & Audiology care across our region.

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.

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