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PHYSICIAN - Hospitalist (0.8 - 1.0 FTE) - Detroit Lakes, MN

Essentia Health CredentialedDetroit Lakes, MinnesotaPosted 2mo ago·attending physician
$351,000Listed on official posting
Internal Medicine·Full-time·7 days on / 7 days off; day and night shifts with flexible rotation; 1.0 FTE = 24 weeks per year·A+Pay transparency
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Overview

The package

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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.

  • $351k/yr employer-posted compensation with hybrid structure
  • 7 days on / 7 days off; day and night shifts with flexible rotation; 1.0 FTE = 24 weeks per year
  • Inpatient · Community Hospital / Rural Hospital · Inpatient only (med-surge and intermediate care level patients)
AI-structured from the official posting·View original

Posted pay vs real comps

Posted pay
$298k$346k$399k
Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

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Compensation

Type
Listed on official posting
Job-specific pay
$351,000
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 wk ago
Structure
hybrid
Signing bonus
$0

Pay in context

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

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Employer-posted pay
$351k/yr
Midpoint $351,000 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$346k
36 physician reports · region cohort · total comp
Posted pay
$298k$346k$399k
Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

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Employer

Essentia Health Credentialed

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Facility & Community

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
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Facility details
Practice setting
Inpatient
Facility type
Community Hospital / Rural Hospital
Beds
36
Trauma level
Level III
Patient population
General inpatient adult medicine; med-surge and intermediate care; community and regional population (~40,000)
Community snapshot
Peer median
$340k
159 reports · national
Active supply
4
2 in Detroit Lakes
Transparent pay
4/4
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
4.2/5
19 physician reports
Cost of living
98
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
+0.5
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
159 SalaryDr Internal Medicine reports in national show a $340,000 median.
4 active Internal Medicine roles in Minnesota, including 2 in Detroit Lakes; 4 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.6/5 average job satisfaction.
83% of physicians with recommendation data would choose their job again.

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  • Is $351,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
7 days on / 7 days off; day and night shifts with flexible rotation; 1.0 FTE = 24 weeks per year
Shift type
Days and nights (nocturnist option)
Patient volume
16/day
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient only (med-surge and intermediate care level patients)
Coverage model
6 physician partners locally + APP partner on day shifts; backed by Fargo Team of 20+ full-time hospitalists and specialty/intensivist support
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
1 mo ago
Last verified
4 wk ago
Extraction confidence
82%
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Full description

Hospitalist/Nocturnist (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)

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 Lakes

Employee 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.

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