On-Site 2.0 FTE Openings Pay: $165 $210/hr, DOE (choice of two pay models below) Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine physicians needed for 24/7 inpatient hospital medicine coverage.
The OpportunityWe are seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Hospital Medicine physicians to provide on-site inpatient coverage at the VA Fargo Health Care System, 2101 Elm Street N, Fargo, ND 58102. This is a non-personal services engagement under VA Health Care Resources Sharing Authority (38 U.S.C. 8153) you will not be a VA employee. Two physicians are required on site at all times, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Schedule- 24/7 hospital medicine coverage, two 12-hour shifts daily: 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. (day) and 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. (night), local time
- 0 FTE openings; standard FTE definition is 2,184 hours/year (7-on/7-off, 12-hour shift pattern, every other pay cycle, inclusive of federal holidays)
- Minimum of 2 Board Certified/Board Eligible hospitalists on site daily
- Replacement coverage required within 2 hours if a scheduled physician cannot begin or complete a shift
- Base period of performance: 12/1 30/2027, with option periods to follow
Requirements- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine (Hospital Medicine)
- Current, full and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or D.C.; North Dakota license preferred
- No history of license restriction, suspension, revocation, voluntary surrender pending action, or denial upon application
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or VHA-recognized equivalent
- Ability to obtain VA credentialing and privileging (VHA Directive 1100.20 / 1100.21) prior to starting any shift
- Active or obtainable National Provider Identifier (NPI) and current DEA registration
- Fluent spoken and written English; verifiable education and training history with no unexplained gaps
- Current documentation of TB screening (TST/IGRA), MMR and varicella immunity, Tdap (1 dose), and annual influenza vaccination (or approved exemption)
- Completion of bloodborne pathogen exposure training and Hepatitis B vaccination series (or documented declination)
- Not listed on the HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities
- Eligible to work in the U.S.; compliance with E-Verify and Immigration and Nationality Act requirements
- Willingness to carry professional liability (malpractice) insurance, workers' compensation, and standard income tax withholding as an independent contractor/locum (federal tort claims coverage does not extend to contract physicians)
Compensation Choose Your Pay ModelThis assignment offers two pay structures. Tell us which you prefer when you apply.
Model A All-Inclusive Rate Model B Separate Pay + Travel/Lodging Provided Structure Single blended hourly rate. You manage your own travel and lodging.
Lower clinical hourly rate. We directly book and pay for your travel, lodging, and ground transportation.
Hourly Pay Rate $195 $210 / hr, DOE $165 $175 / hr, DOE Travel Included in rate self-arranged
Round-trip travel booked and paid for each rotation
Lodging Included in rate self-arranged
Furnished lodging provided for the full duration of each on-site rotation
Malpractice / Credentialing Support Provided
Provided
Best for Providers who prefer maximum flexibility and control over travel arrangements
Providers who prefer logistics handled for them and a simpler tax/expense picture
Final rate depends on experience, board certification status, availability for night/weekend/holiday shifts, and start date.
How to ApplySubmit your CV, active medical license and board certification, current BLS/ACLS certification, and three professional references. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete the VA credentialing/privileging package and may be required to provide additional documentation (NPI, DEA, immunization records) prior to a start date.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a non-personal services engagement; contract physicians are not VA employees. Pay rates shown are ranges and are not a guarantee of a specific rate; final offers are based on verified experience, credentials, and shift commitment.