PHYSICIAN - Nocturnist Orthopedic Surgery - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 600,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Supplemental options

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement and educational

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking an orthopedic nocturnist to cover evening and night call at a Level I trauma center in Duluth, MN. Expect 4 PM–7 AM shifts with about 180 shifts per year, and flexible models such as two weeks on/two weeks off or one week on/one off.

No clinic duties, no rounding, and no spine calls; in-house trauma team and APP support available. Compensation includes potential bonuses and incentives; hospital system emphasizes EMR/EPIC care across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Qualifications

• Orthopedics - Nocturnist licensure/certification required.

Responsibilities

• Cover orthopedic evening/night call from 4 PM to 7 AM at a level 1 trauma center.
• Approximately 180 weekday and weekend shifts per year.
• Flexible scheduling options (e.g., two weeks on/two weeks off, or one week on/one off).
• Call supported by APP group 24/7 with in-house calls and outside patient calls.
• No spine, no clinic responsibilities, no hospital rounding, no codes to respond to.

Education

Orthopedics - Nocturnist

Job description

Building Location: Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street

Department: 2901570 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY - EH DC

Job Description

Cover orthopedic evening / night call from 4 PM to 7 AM at level 1 trauma center. Approximately 180 weekday and weekend shifts / year. Flexible scheduling options to include two weeks on / two weeks off, one week on/one week off, or other agreed upon coverage model. Supported by four fellowship trained orthopedic trauma surgeons, with 7 days/week who have dedicated day and evening trauma rooms. Supported by 14 subspecialty trained orthopedic surgeons in orthopedic oncology, hand, foot and ankle, shoulder, adult reconstruction and ortho pediatric surgery. Call is supported by APP group who take call 24/7 and answer in house calls and outside patient calls. No Spine! Spine calls are covered by neurosurgery. No office / clinic responsibility. No hospital rounding required. No requirement to respond to hospital codes. Call can be taken from home. Expectation to see orthopedic admissions and high energy trauma patients per discretion of general surgery trauma team who are in house 24/7. Hip fractures admitted by hospitalist team. Anticipated case volume 0-2 cases / shift. St. Mary's Medical Center is a 330-bed tertiary care hospital; Level I Trauma Center with 24-bed emergency department and helicopter support. Children's hospital within St. Mary's Medical Center. St. Mary's Medical Center has ranked among America's Top 100 Hospitals and Fracture Care Programs Dedicated EMR/EPIC Service area approximately 500,000 Certified as HIMSS EMRAM (Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model) Level 7 for both our Inpatient and Ambulatory facilities

Education Qualifications

Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Orthopedics - Nocturnist

Compensation

$622,119. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Compensation Range: $1.00 - $1,000,000.00

Location

Duluth, MN – located at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul Duluth population: 86,000 with surrounding communities approx. 120,000+

FTE

FTE: 1

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• supplemental options
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
• contact HR Service Center at [phone] for benefit summary

Essentia Health – About Us

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Values and Culture

Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because 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 post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.