Outpatient Psychiatrist - Adult Mental Health | Fergus Falls, MN

LAKE REGION MEDICAL GROUP, P.A. OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIST OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:

Lake Region Healthcare / Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. is seeking an Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our growing team of psychiatric providers at our multi-specialty group practice in Fergus Falls, MN.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inform patients and their families about available mental health treatments, both within the organization and through local community support services.
• Deliver effective outpatient psychiatric care to the adult patient population, ages 18+.
• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and oversee the prescription and management of medications for mental health disorders.
• Serve as an inpatient psychiatric consultant as requested during business hours.
• No after hours or weekend on-call required.
• Full-time position in Fergus Falls, MN during clinic hours, Monday - Friday with options to incorporate virtual visits into schedule and for a condensed work week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of an accredited psychiatry residency required.
• Board certification in psychiatry 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.

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 $315,000.00/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 Assistance Available
• Generous and competitive sign-on bonus available
• 401K Plan eligibility after 6 months of employment, and generous employer contribution
• Health, dental, long term and short-term disability insurance available; professional liability insurance covered
• 6 weeks of time off per calendar year for full-time employment

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 zoos, big box retail (Home Depot, Applebee's, Caribou Coffee, Walmart, and more), movie theater, bowling alley, event center, nearby resorts & casinos, 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

* Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks are both under 20 miles from Fergus Falls - these natural treasures now feature newly completed bike trails that wind through pristine wilderness and stunning lake views

* Easy access to Fargo, ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2 1/2 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

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE - A MISSION DRIVEN ORGANIZATION:

We are a community-owned, non-profit healthcare system dedicated to serving the people of west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we combine the strength of a mid-sized rural network with a deep commitment to local governance and patient-centered care.

Our health system operates with an annual revenue of $180 million and serves a primary population of 55,000 residents, with a secondary reach of more than 101,000. Here, you'll find the resources of a robust organization paired with the close-knit, collaborative spirit of rural healthcare-where your work truly makes a difference. Our enterprise includes:

* 2 Hospitals

* 10 Clinic Locations

* 1 Cancer Care and Research Center

* 1 Senior Living Community

* 1,100 Employees

* 120 Physicians/Advanced Practice Providers

Why practice with Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. & Lake Region Healthcare?

• Minnesota has been consistently rated one of the best states in the country to practice medicine.
• Lake Region Healthcare has been a top 100 rural & community healthcare system for the ninth consecutive year & has been listed on Newsweek's World's Best Hospital for several consecutive years.
• Our healthcare system is an independent system and locally owned and operated
• Our medical group is independent and operated by a physician-led board of directors