Rural Community in MN EM Physician

A leading critical access hospital in Thief River Falls, Minnesota is seeking a BE/BC emergency medicine physician for a full-time opportunity that combines hands-on clinical practice with meaningful leadership responsibilities. This role oversees emergency and trauma services for the medical center, blending approximately 15% administrative work with 85% clinical care. Physicians in this position typically work 12 to 14,12-hour shifts per month and play a key role in evaluating and reviewing medical staff performance, assessing emergency department efficiency, and driving ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

The hospital's collaborative environment includes partnership with more than ten local specialties as well as strong connections to a major regional medical center, offering exceptional access to expertise and support.

The facility itself is state-of-the‑art, spanning 136,000 square feet and featuring a 25‑bed critical access hospital. The community qualifies as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), adding further benefits for physicians interested in serving rural populations. Compensation is nationally competitive, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, disability and life insurance, CME resources, malpractice with tail coverage, time away, and relocation assistance.

Annual compensation for a full‑time physician starts in the mid $300's with additional incentives possible based on experience, training, and specific job requirements.

Thief River Falls is a growing community of about 8,600 residents, located just an hour from Grand Forks, North Dakota, home to the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. The town is known for its strong economic base--home to major employers in manufacturing and technology--and offers a welcoming environment with retail amenities, outdoor recreation, and a local technical college. This opportunity provides an exceptional blend of influential clinical leadership, rewarding practice, and a high quality of life in a vibrant northern Minnesota community.