Primary Care Physician

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Primary Care Physician to support the Veteran community in the Brainerd, MN area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights:

• Logistics:
  • Pay: $160+ per hour
  • Contract Type: 1 base year with 2, 1-year option periods
  • Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • Location: 722 Northwest 7th Street, Brainerd, MN
• Requirements:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
  • Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
  • Board Eligibility or Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (ABIM or ABFM).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Previous experience as a Primary Care physician providing direct patient care.
  • Previous experience with the VA is a plus.
• Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • 11 federal paid holidays

I've never heard of Terrestris. Why should I join the team?

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

What does a typical day look like for the Primary Care Physician?

You will:

• 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• An average of 12 patients a day, with appointment times varying between 30 minutes and 60 minutes.
  • An estimated 80% of their time is involved in direct patient care.
    • This includes annual physicals, screenings, and vaccinations to maintain good health and prevent disease.
    • Treating common illnesses and minor injuries, such as colds, flu, rashes, and sprains.
    • Helping patients manage long-term health conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes through regular check-ins, medication management, and ordering tests.
    • Providing counseling and patient education on healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition, and weight management.
    • Across all settings to include, but is not limited to care of: Chronic and acute conditions, Hypertension, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Joint pain, Upper respiratory issues, Skin conditions, Mental health concerns, Other musculoskeletal issues, Neurology, Gynecology, Geriatrics, and Ambulatory conditions.
    • Be present on time for any scheduled clinics as documented by physical presence in the clinic at the scheduled start time.
    • Provide consultation with and instruction to referring Physicians regarding appropriate indications for procedures so that the most expeditious and clinically appropriate work-up can be done. The Contractor's provider(s)shall determine the appropriate course of treatment and communicate in person or by phone with the referring clinicians. The Contractor's Physician(s) shall initiate appropriate social work referrals for all identified homeless veterans and for patients who do not have primary care providers.
    • Follow all established medication policies and procedures. No sample medications shall be provided to patients.
    • Shall provide discharge education and follow-up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all patients.
    • Shall communicate all test results in accordance with VHA Directive 1088, Communicating Test Results to Providers and Patients.
  • An estimated 20% of time not involved in direct patient care.
    • Shall participate in continuous quality improvement activities and meetings with committee participation as required by the Chief of Staff, or designee.
    • Refer all patient/customer service issues to the Supervisory Physician, Nurse Manager or designee.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Board Eligibility or Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (ABIM or ABFM).
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Previous experience as a Primary Care physician providing direct patient care.
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week regularly are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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