Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Opening in West Central Minnesota Located in Fergus Falls, MN - Fargo 60m, Minneapolis 200mFull or Part-time Available;
Permanent Employued About position:
Seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join their team of 4 Physicians and 2 Physician Assistants dedicated solely to the emergency department. Variable 12-hour shifts, 7:30am-7:30pm/7:30pm-7:30am with an equitable participation of days, overnights, weekends, and holidays Physicians work a guaranteed 1,500 hours/year; roughly averaging 10-12 shifts/month with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts as desired Trauma Level 3 Designation, with the closest Level 1 Trauma center 1 hour away in Fargo, ND Consistently averaging 12,000 patient visits annually Collaboratively work with a dedicated ER Physician Assistant, scheduled from 12pm noon - 10pm, 7 days/week Specialists available after hours:
General Surgery, Anesthesia, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, & Virtual Radiology Local ambulance service Nursing staff trained in trauma, cardiac and pediatric emergencies Tele-stroke neurologist services available 24/7 Internal Medicine Hospitalist coverage 24/7 (2 MD's during daytime hours/1 MD on overnights);
The hospitalists run codes for all inpatient areas except for the ED. The ED physician would run codes in the ED only. Respiratory therapy & ultrasound available 24/7 Compensation Base compensation is hourly with shift and holiday pay differentials with a projected annual income starting at $/year based on working an average of 12 shifts/month. Opportunity for additional income based on actual shifts worked.

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 & profit sharing plan.

Health, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability insurance; professional liability insurance offered.

Qualifications:

Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of an accredited residency required. Board certification highly preferred; board eligibility required Active Minnesota Medical License & DEA upon hire Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. About the Community 8 golf courses within a 30-mile radius of the city Number 1 county in the United States with the 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 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