Pediatric Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Diagnostic Focus

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

About The Position

Love your practice, Love where you live. The Department of Pediatrics at Emplify Health (Gundersen region) is seeking a motivated licensed/license eligible psychologist (PhD, PsyD) in clinical or school psychology to provide comprehensive evaluations of children and adolescents. The candidate should be willing to work with children of all ages and expect a seamless transition into a productive outpatient developmental clinic. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a mid-size, Midwestern community. Your Practice at a Glance Function as part of a team that takes a multidisciplinary approach to qualitative evaluation and differential diagnosis of children and adolescents. Collaborate with other specialties who participate in these evaluations, including speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, neurology, psychiatry, genetics, optometry/ophthalmology and physical therapy. Common referral concerns include autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and global developmental delays. This pediatric practice has psychometry support as well as dedicated schedulers and prior authorization specialists. About La Crosse Located in the Driftless region of Wisconsin and Minnesota near the Mississippi River, La Crosse offers countless opportunities to recharge. Whether hiking scenic bluff trails, kayaking along the river at sunrise, cycling through the rolling countryside, or enjoying a local play or exploring the vibrant arts scene, this city is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cultural lovers alike. After a day of adventure, unwind at one of the many locally owned restaurants, enjoying a variety of unique flavors, or relax at one of our popular craft breweries. La Crosse is the perfect place to put down roots, build meaningful connections, and feel part of something special. It is not just a place to practice medicine – it is a place to truly call home. Why Emplify Health (Gundersen region) Comprehensive Support: At Gundersen, we are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful culture that empowers our team members to flourish and make a positive impact. Flexible Work Options: Enjoy a work environment that supports both your personal and professional needs, ensuring fulfillment and well-being. Mission Driven Culture: At Gundersen, together we inspire your best life through relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We are dedicated to contributing to a future of healthy people and thriving communities, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Compensation that Reflects Your Impact: At Gundersen, we recognize that great physicians, whether experience or new, make a real difference. Our salary structure is designed to reflect your skills, potential, and commitment to exceptional patient care, recognizing the value you bring to our team and the community. Outstanding Benefits: Our benefits include loan forgiveness, relocation assistance, a competitive 401K match, personal liability insurance, and more, all designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Proximity: Located just two hours from Madison, two and half hours from Minneapolis, and four hours from Chicago. Must have completed an accredited program and be eligible to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations. Advanced practice clinicians work under the direct supervision of a physician. Clinician staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system. Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all clinicians. Primary Recruiter: Brent Wood Recruiter Email Address: [email protected] 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 Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. 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Requirements

licensed/license eligible psychologist (PhD, PsyD) in clinical or school psychology
Must have completed an accredited program and be eligible to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations.

Responsibilities

Function as part of a team that takes a multidisciplinary approach to qualitative evaluation and differential diagnosis of children and adolescents.
Collaborate with other specialties who participate in these evaluations, including speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, neurology, psychiatry, genetics, optometry/ophthalmology and physical therapy.
Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all clinicians.
Clinician staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system.