Sports Medicine West MN

LAKE REGION MEDICAL GROUP, P.A. NON-OPERATIVE, SPORTS MEDICINE OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Sports Medicine Physician with a focus on non-operative care to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team. This role is ideal for a physician passionate about helping active individuals achieve optimal performance and recovery without surgical intervention. Join a highly established orthopedics practice with 2 orthopedic surgeons, and 4 advanced practice providers to further develop the sports medicine practice.

• Diagnose and manage musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related conditions

• Develop individualized, non-surgical treatment plans including physical therapy, bracing, and injections

• Perform ultrasound-guided procedures (e.g., corticosteroids, & PRP)

• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and primary care providers

• Provide sideline coverage and support for local athletic events (optional)

• Educate patients on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD or DO from an accredited institution

• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Pediatrics
• Fellowship training in Sports Medicine (ABMS-recognized)
• Experience with ultrasound-guided procedures preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Active Minnesota Medical License & DEA upon hire
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

EMR SYSTEM: EPIC

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

• Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $/year for the first 2 years of employment, plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production hours worked (wRVU’s).
• Annual CME reimbursement allowance & paid professional dues and memberships
• Relocation reimbursement & sign on bonus (with assistance in residency if applicable)
• 10% annual employer contributions into 401K plan; fully vested to the employee at the time the employee is eligible to participate in the plan after 6 months of employment, or 1,000 hours worked whichever occurs first.
• Cash balance plan
• Health, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability insurance; professional liability insurance offered.
• 6 weeks of time off per calendar year

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:

Fergus Falls is an area known for excellent private and public school systems community college, local wineries & breweries, low cost of living, nearby zoo’s, big box retail (Home Depot, Applebee’s, Caribou Coffee, Walmart, and more), movie theater, bowling alley, event center, nearby resorts & casino’s, health spas, YMCA, fishing, cross country skiing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, & biking.

• 8-golf courses within a 30-mile radius of city
• Number 1 county in the United States with most lakes, with 1,100 lakes in Ottertail County
• Central lakes biking/walking trail begins in Fergus Falls and is a 55 mile, paved trail that goes to central MN
• North Country Scenic Trail runs through the town (beginning in Vermont & runs through central ND)
• Within city limits, there are 5 lakes & 19 park & recreational areas
• Easy access to Fargo, ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2 ½ hour drive) both with international airport access.
• Children’s museum & indoor playground; newly constructed children’s splash pad built in 2024, and new community aquatics center opened in June of 2025.
• Enjoy a safe, low crime community of 14,000 residents

ABOUT THE LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE:

We are a non-profit, mid-sized, rural, community governed 501(c)3 charitable healthcare organization that serves a geographical area that includes west central Minnesota and easterly North Dakota. Our primary service area supports a population of 55,000 residents and secondary service area supports a 101,000 population.

• 2 Hospitals
• 10 Clinic Locations
• 1 Cancer Care and Research Center
• 1 Senior Living Community
• 1,100 Employees
• 120 Physicians/Advanced Practice Providers
• Annual Operating Revenue - $160M
• Community Owned/Community Governed

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