PHYSICIAN - Hospitalist (0.8 - 1.0 FTE) - Detroit Lakes, MN
Overview
- Location
- Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
- Schedule
- Seven-on, seven-off; day and night shifts with flexible rotation; 1.0 FTE = 24 weeks per year · Not explicitly stated; covered by seven-on/seven-off structure with backup from broader Fargo team
- Employer-listed pay
- $351,000
- Practice
- Inpatient · Community Hospital / Rural Hospital
Listed on official posting
Role summary
Essentia Health St. Mary's Detroit Lakes Hospital is seeking a Hospitalist/Nocturnist (0.8–1.0 FTE) at a 36-bed Level III Trauma Center in Detroit Lakes, MN, with a seven-on/seven-off schedule covering day and night shifts and a base compensation of $351,000 with potential for additional bonuses and incentives.
What the posting highlights
- Day shifts supported by APP partner; 6 local physician partners; backed up by Fargo Team of 20+ full-time hospitalists and specialty/intensivist support
- Care setting: Inpatient only (med-surge and intermediate care level patients)
- Patient population: Med-surge and intermediate care level patients; diverse community and regional population (~40,000 regional service area)
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $351,000
- Pay context
- Listed on official posting
- Evidence
- excellent school system and abundant year-round outdoor activities for the entire family! COMPENSATION $351,000 . Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonus
- Observed
- 4 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Hybrid
Pay in context
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Employer
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Inpatient
- Facility type
- Community Hospital / Rural Hospital
- Beds
- 36
- Trauma level
- Level III
- Patient population
- Med-surge and intermediate care level patients; diverse community and regional population (~40,000 regional service area)
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- Is $351,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Seven-on, seven-off; day and night shifts with flexible rotation; 1.0 FTE = 24 weeks per year
- Call burden
- Not explicitly stated; covered by seven-on/seven-off structure with backup from broader Fargo team
- Shift type
- Days and nights (flexible rotation)
- Patient volume
- Average 16 patient encounters per day shift
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Inpatient only (med-surge and intermediate care level patients)
- Coverage model
- Day shifts supported by APP partner; 6 local physician partners; backed up by Fargo Team of 20+ full-time hospitalists and specialty/intensivist support
- Admin burden
- Not explicitly stated; collaborative multidisciplinary environment with specialist coordination
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- Listed on official posting
- First seen
- 4 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 82%
Full description
Detroit Lakes, MN
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
- Balanced Workload: Experience a manageable workload in Detroit Lakes, where you can engage with diverse and interesting patients while enjoying life in a stunning resort destination. Our hospitalists see an average of 16 patient encounters per day shift.
- Facility Excellence: Essentia Health St. Mary’s Detroit Lakes Hospital is a 36-bed Level III Trauma Center and was recently awarded “Top 20 Rural Hospital in the Nation!”
- Flexible Scheduling: We are seeking a full-time hospitalist/nocturnist to work a seven-on, seven-off schedule, covering both day and night shifts with flexible rotation options. 1.0 FTE is 24 weeks per year.
- Comprehensive Care: As a Hospitalist Physician at our community hospital, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality inpatient care, managing acute medical conditions, coordinating with specialists, and collaborating with our multidisciplinary team. This position offers a supportive and collaborative environment to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
- Patient Coverage: Hospitalists manage med-surge and intermediate care level patients.
- Team Support: Day shifts are supported by an APP partner, alongside six physician partners practicing locally to provide scheduling flexibility. In addition, this team is backed up by the broader Fargo Team of 20+ full-time hospitalists and specialty/intensivist support.
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE Internal Medicine
- BC/BE Family Medicine with a minimum of 1 year Hospitalist experience or completion of a Hospitalist fellowship.
LOCATION
- Detroit Lakes: Located 45 miles east of Fargo, ND, and 200 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
- Community: Detroit Lakes has population 9,795 and serves a regional area, 40,000. It is centrally located in the heart of the Lakes Area on beautiful Detroit Lake.
- Lifestyle: Benefit from excellent school system and abundant year-round outdoor activities for the entire family!
COMPENSATION
- $351,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
HOW TO APPLY
- Online: Apply here using the "Apply Now" button
- Or contact...
Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter
Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org
Cell: 218-393-9518
St Marys Hospital - Detroit LakesEmployee 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.