Essentia Health is recruiting a BC/BE Family Medicine physician for a rural clinic in Fosston, MN, explicitly open to J-1 and H-1B candidates. The role offers a no-call model for clinic-only providers, with optional inpatient rounding and ER shifts at a connected Critical Access Hospital, and a base salary of $323,400 with potential bonus/incentive compensation.
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We are openly seeking a J1 and H1 Family Medicine Physicians that are interested in serving in a rural community in Northern Minnesota. This individual will partner with a mix of devoted Family Medicine Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians to provide exceptional patient-focused care to the community of Fosston and the greater region. If you are seeking variety in your practice, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of trusted practitioners, this is the position for you.
PRACTICE SPECIFICS:
1.0 FTE is 36 patient contact hours, or 32 patient contact hours if doing inpatient.
No Call Model - for Clinic only providers
Clinic Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Average Clinic Patients per day: 18-20
Average Procedures per day: 1-2
Our site provides Pre and Post-natal care for patients who deliver in Detroit Lakes. Deliveries are managed thorough a shared care model with Essentia OB/GYN.
Inpatient Rounding (Optional): Critical Access Hospital with average census of 5-8. Local Physicians have the option to perform daily rounds for patients under their care.
Emergency Room (Optional): Volume 8-12 patients in a 24-hour shift. Physicians have the option to pick up Emergency Room Shifts.
Home Base in Fosston, MN with potential outreach to Oklee and Bagley Clinics
Clinic, Critical Access Hospital and Nursing Home/Assisted Living are all connected on one campus
Electronic Medical Record: Epic
On-site Services include: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Behavioral Health, Home Health, Tobacco Cessation, Path/Lab and Radiology/Imaging Services, Weight Management.
Outreach Services include: Oncology, ENT, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Pain, GYN, Medicine, Podiatry, General Surgery/Wound Clinic, and Urology. Along with numerous Telehealth specialty services.
REQUIREMENTS:
BC/BE Family Medicine
Open to J1 and H1 candidates!
LOCATION:
Fosston, MN— located in the heart of northwestern MN, “where the prairie meets the pine.”
Located 40 minutes west of Bemidji, 1 hour east of Grand Forks, and 3 hours from Winnipeg, Canada.
Population of 2,000 (in town)
Affordable housing, top rated school system, excellent outdoor recreation, and plenty of local and regional entertainment.
For more information, visit www.fosston.com
COMPENSATION:
$323,400. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Apply online (on this page).
Or contact: Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter
Cell: 218-786-8427
Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org
Fosston ClinicEmployee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.