Emergency Medicine Physician with a Leadership Role in North Dakota - FM Physicians Considered

Job Description

Job Description

Emergency Medicine Opportunity with a leadership role in Jamestown, North Dakota

You're stepping into an established rural emergency department with the chance to shape operations and patient care as the next Medical Director. This Emergency Medicine role blends hands-on clinical work with real leadership support during a thoughtful transition. If you enjoy autonomy, strong nursing support, and a tight-knit team, this is worth a closer look.

Practice Overview

• You'll join a 5-physician Emergency Medicine team with an autonomous governance model and occasional locum support
• Medical Director opportunity with mentorship from the outgoing physician leader during the transition
• ED features 2 trauma bays and 9 treatment rooms, plus helipad access for emergent transfers
• On-site resources include 24/7 lab and radiology (CT/X-ray), with specialty support available (anesthesia, surgery, OB, hospitalist, and more)

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts with consistent blocks: 6a-6p and 6p-6a
• Typical coverage model averages about 145 shifts per physician annually
• Flexible scheduling approach built around provider preferences and team collaboration
• Hospitalists admit all ED patients, helping you stay focused on emergency care

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary starting at 420,000 for 145 shifts, with additional shifts available for higher income
• 25,000 sign-on bonus
• 75,000 retention bonus. 25,000 paid at the completion of each year in the initial 3-year contract term.
• 10,000 relocation assistance
• 7,500 CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage and 401(k) with matching contributions

Candidate Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Preference for physicians finishing residency in 2025-2026 or those with relevant post-training experience
• Comfort practicing in a rural ED setting with broad acuity and strong independent decision-making
• Interest in clinical leadership, quality initiatives, and ED operations (policy, metrics, peer review)

Community & Location Highlights

• Mid-sized regional hub setting serving a primary population of 30,000+ along I-94.
• Outdoor recreation is a major draw-great fit if you enjoy wide-open spaces and four-season activities
• Local housing options are available, with relocation timing supported by an established onboarding process
• Regional travel access with larger metro amenities within driving distance

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.

Company Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.\r\n\r\nSince the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.\r\n\r\nCurative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.