**Why Mayo Clinic** Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. **Benefits Highlights** + Medical: Multiple plan options. + Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. + Vision: Affordable plan with national network. + Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. + Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future. **Responsibilities** The Department of Pediatrics at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, WI, is seeking board certified/board eligible inpatient pediatricians/pediatric hospitalists to join a physician-led organization in a community practice. The department provides coverage for inpatient pediatric admissions, and the nursery in La Crosse in collaboration with the local Family Medicine Residency Program. The Family Birthplace (https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/la-crosse/services-and-treatments/birthing-centers/about-the-birth-center) birthing center in La Crosse experiences approximately 600 births annually. A team of Rochester-based pediatric specialists (https://mcnews.us.newsweaver.com/thescope.rstscope/4f20x6bnu288gwfkqf8lm2/external?a=6&p=14274321&t=1201482) also provide outreach services in La Crosse on a scheduled basis. The scope of the inpatient pediatrician/pediatric hospitalist duties include: + Direct care of admitted pediatric patients within the hospital (typically 50 admissions annually) + Consultations with colleagues on pediatric patients from within the region (clinic or hospital-based) + Precepting and direct teaching of residents and other trainees, as re: research and other academic pursuits + Citizenship and advancement of the inpatient pediatrician/pediatric hospitalist practice The standard shift for the full-time (1.0 FTE) inpatient pediatrician/pediatric hospitalist is 24 hours per day for a total of 10 shifts per month. Inpatient pediatricians/pediatric hospitalists are required to be within 30 minutes of the hospital in order to cover the Level 1 nursery and pediatric admissions. **Mayo Clinic Health System** Mayo Clinic Health System (https://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/) is a family of clinics, hospitals and other health care facilities serving more than 60 communities in southern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa and western Wisconsin. Each site works to best meet the unique needs of the community it serves. Facilities range from large regional medical centers with hospitals to rural primary care clinics. Founded in 1992, Mayo Clinic Health System links the expertise of Mayo Clinic with health care providers in local communities to offer patients a full spectrum of health care options, with more than 100 medical services and specialties (https://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/services-and-treatments) available throughout the system. Patients receive quality health care at Mayo Clinic Health System sites and, when needed, can receive specialty care at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota. By working together, sharing resources and knowledge, and implementing new programs, services and technology, Mayo Clinic Health System meets the highest standards for medical care and health improvement. Today, more than 950 physicians practice in 75 communities. **Mayo Clinic Children's (Rochester, Minnesota)** Our world-class pediatric experts inspire hope and are known for outstanding quality of care (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/childrens-center/overview/quality-and-safety) and vast experience in treating children with all types of diseases and conditions, including complex and rare diseases. They use state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment techniques and the latest technology. Physicians and scientists at the Children's Research Center (https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/childrens-research-center) at Mayo Clinic are at the forefront of research, including groundbreaking clinical trials that lead to innovative therapies and the best care models to improve healthcare for newborns, children and teenagers. + Global recognition. Mayo Clinic Children’s is named one of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals (https://rankings.newsweek.com/worlds-best-specialized-hospitals-2026) in Pediatrics 2026 by Newsweek. Mayo Clinic in Rochester is named No. 1 in Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2026 (https://rankings.newsweek.com/worlds-best-smart-hospitals-2026) . + National excellence. Mayo Clinic Children’s is ranked one of the Best Children’s Hospitals (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/pediatric-rankings) in the nation and one of only 20 hospitals to earn recognition in all 11 pediatric specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026. This means that Mayo Clinic Children's provides excellent care for the sickest and most complex patients. + Top state and regional leadership. Mayo Clinic Children’s is ranked the No. 1 children’s hospital in Minnesota (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/mn/children) and the five-state region of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa by U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026. + Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The American College of Surgeons verifies that Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital (https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/campus-buildings-maps/mayo-eugenio-litta-childrens-hospital) has a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, providing the highest level of surgical care to children with serious injuries and significantly increasing the chances of survival. Level 1 Children's Surgery Center. Mayo Clinic Children's is a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center, the highest verification awarded by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This recognizes the surgical excellence of our multispecialty teams — including surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, nurses and more — who meet or exceed ACS criteria for quality of care for newborns, babies, children and teenage surgical patients. **La Crosse, Wisconsin** La Crosse, WI (https://thriveinlacrosse.com) , 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). There is a great family environment with safe and high-quality schools, including two universities and a technical college. There are sporting events, a local symphony orchestra, theaters, a children's museum and a civic center. **Qualifications** Candidates must be board certified / board eligible with the American Board of Pediatrics and be licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state of Wisconsin. **Exemption Status** Exempt **Compensation Detail** Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. **Benefits Eligible** Yes **Schedule** Full Time **Hours/Pay Period** 80 **Schedule Details** 24 weeks of 12 hour shifts (161 shifts annually) **International Assignment** No **Site Description** Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations) **Equal Opportunity** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. **Recruiter** Jennifer Schilbe **Equal opportunity** As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.