PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine (0.6-1.0 FTE) - Ely, MN

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 291,060 - 355,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Family Medicine Physician in Ely, Minnesota. In this role, you will lead a care team while utilizing Essentia Care Processes to achieve patient care objectives. You will have the opportunity to provide both inpatient and outpatient care, with a commitment to continuity and quality.

The position offers a competitive annual salary of $323,400, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous time off, and wellness resources. Essentia Health is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine.
• No OB qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of five Family Medicine physicians and additional staff.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient clinic care.
• Perform routine clinic visits, approximately 22–24 patients per day.
• Participate in ER shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Provide call coverage with 1:5 duty during the week and phone coverage for overnight admissions.
• Participate in weekend calls as needed.

Education

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine

Tools

EPIC electronic medical records

Job description

FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN (0.6-1.0 FTE) – Ely, Minnesota

Job Overview

The Essentia Primary Care Physician serves as a leader of a Care Team, utilizing Essentia Care Processes to collaborate with other health care team members. The physician works to achieve patient care objectives and provides continuity of care for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of five Family Medicine physicians, one APC, and sixteen additional staff.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient clinic care.
• Perform routine clinic visits (approximately 22–24 patients per day).
• Participate in ER shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Provide call coverage with 1:5 duty throughout the week, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in clinic, and phone coverage for overnight admissions.
• Participate in weekend call from 8:00 a.m. Friday through Monday (usually).
• Use EPIC electronic medical records for all documentation and communication.

Qualifications

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine. No OB qualification is required.

Location

Ely, Minnesota – nestled at the edge of the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Populated by approximately 3,724 residents, the service area serves about 8,500 people. Ely lies roughly 100 miles north of Duluth and 215 miles north of Minneapolis.

Compensation

Annual base salary of $323,400. Hired candidates may be eligible for additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production‑based incentives.

Benefits

Essentia Health offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, supplemental options, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. The organization also provides flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The company does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screenings, including verification of legal right to work in the United States, health and immunization review, licensure verification, and background checks.