PHYSICIAN - Emergency Medicine (casual) - Ada, MN

American Academy of Family Physicians; Minnesota; On-site; USD 252,000 - 351,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician (0.6 FTE) to cover Ada, Fosston, and Graceville, MN. You will rotate through locations with 24-hour shifts, typically handling 2–4 patients per shift in a collegial department.

Certification requirements include ACLS, ATLS/CALS, and PALS, with BC/BE in EM or Family Medicine and EM experience. Practice at Level IV/CAH facilities and contribute to a physician-led team.

Qualifications

• BC/BE Emergency Medicine or BC/BE Family Medicine with EM experience.
• ACLS, ATLS/CALS, PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1 shift per week across Ada, Fosston, Graceville MN locations.
• Work 24-hour shifts during the week or weekend.
• Manage a workload of 2–4 patients per shift.
• Collaborate within a collegial, team‑oriented department.
• Document using EPIC DAX ambient voice.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Family Medicine

Education

ACLS

ATLS/CALS

PALS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN (.6FTE)

Ada, Fosston, and Graceville, MN

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

• We are seeking a physician for 1 shift a week rotating through the different locations
• 24-hour shifts during the week or weekend
• Average volume of 2-4 patients per shift
• Collegial team-oriented department
• EPIC DAX ambient voice for clinical documentation
• Essentia Health - Ada, Graceville, and Fosston hospitals are all Level IV Trauma Centers and designated as Critical Access Hospitals
• Essentia Health - Ada has 14-beds, Essentia Health - Fosston has 25-beds, and Essentia Health - Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville has 15-beds.
• Essentia Health is a Physician led organization

REQUIREMENTS

• BC/BE Emergency Medicine or BC/BE Family Medicine with experience (or additional training in EM)
• ACLS, ATLS/CALS, PALS Certification

LOCATION

• Ada is located in northwestern Minnesota, in the heart of the Red River Valley- one of the most productive farming regions in the world. Ada is 45 minutes from Fargo, ND and roughly 240 miles NW of Minneapolis, MN. Ada population is 1,740
• Graceville is located at the northeast edge of Toqua Lake in the midst of prairie land and wetlands. Camping, golf, and outdoor activities are some of the recreational opportunities offered in the area. Population is 529.
• Fosston is listed as a Minnesota Star City and All-American City; 28 lakes are all within an hour or less drive of the town along with it being the gateway where the "prairie meets the pines". Population 1,400.

COMPENSATION

• $182.78 BC/BE Family Medicine trained with EM experience or $255.08 BC/BE Emergency Medicine trained

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 your HR Service Center at [phone].