Physician - Internal Medicine

sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 375,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN seeks an Internal Medicine physician to join a four-physician team with an advanced practice provider. Flexible outpatient or outpatient-with-inpatient follow, shared nursing home call, and a 118-bed hospital with Level III trauma center offer a balanced practice.

Compensation includes a $375,000 floor for the first two years plus potential to exceed through wRVUs, plus a $100,000 retention incentive with a 3-year commitment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine preferred or to be completed within five years.
• Experience in inpatient/outpatient settings and hospital privileges considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations for adolescent and adult patients.
• Admit, evaluate, diagnose and treat patients within the setting, with inpatient care managed by hospitalists after hours.
• Provide consultative services and participate in collaborative care with the team.

Skills

Internal Medicine

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America's heartland.

Visas Accepted

N/A

Specialty

Internal Medicine

Practice Details

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is seeking an Internal Medicine physician to join the group!

• The department consists of four physicians and one advanced practice provider
• Practice options: outpatient only or outpatient with the option to follow your inpatients (hospitalists manage after 5pm and weekends)
• Only call is shared nursing home call with FM and IM
• Flexible schedule to fit your needs
• Great work/life balance
• Integrated behavioral health therapist and community health worker available
• Multi‑specialty clinic
• 118 bed hospital, 14 bed ICU
• Level III trauma center
• ER volumes- 27,000 annually

Community Description

Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, Bemidji graces the shore of Lake Bemidji, one of more than 400 lakes in the region. Named a top town by Outdoor Magazine, Bemidji is a four‑season destination that’s full of charm, extraordinary landscapes and diverse culture. With a cost of living 17% below the national average, it offers an exceptional quality of life in a safe, picturesque environment.

Job Description

Internal Medicine Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examinations, admit (if applicable to the setting), evaluate, diagnosis, treat and provide consultative services to adolescent and adult patients with common and complex illness, diseases and functional disorders of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, gastroenteric, and genitourinary systems.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree.

Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested:

• An applicant who has just completed residency shall provide their residency procedure log and a list of completed rotations, as applicable.
• An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, to include number of procedures performed-morbidity, mortality, infection rates and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 50 patients in the last 12 months.
• If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant's clinic activity for the last 12 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months.

More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.

Successful completion of an Internal Medicine residency program accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy.

Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity's policy for grandfather exceptions)

Compensation

• Compensation floor of $375,000 for the first two years of the employment contract, plus estimated potential to exceed compensation floor from personally performed wRVUs.
• In addition, a $100,000 retention incentive to be paid if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 3 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details).

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].