Emergency Medicine Physician

Independent, physician-friendly community hospital and Level IV Trauma Center , is seeking a BC/BE Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join its employed emergency medicine team and serve as Medical Director .
This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on emergency medicine with clinical leadership while succeeding a highly respected Medical Director who will remain on staff to provide mentorship during the transition.
Position Highlights

• Hospital-employed Emergency Medicine & Medical Director role
• Not a heavily administrative role - most admin work can be done during normal shift
• Leadership of an established team of five emergency physicians, including board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians
• Approximately 11,000 annual ED visits
• 12-hour shifts with flexible scheduling starting at 6 am and 6 pm
• Minimum commitment of 145 shifts annually
• Collaborative, physician-led culture with direct access to executive leadership
• Opportunity to shape departmental quality initiatives, trauma readiness, physician recruitment, and operational improvements

Outstanding Practice Environment
Hospital offers a level of support rarely found in community emergency departments of this size.

• Level IV Trauma Center
• Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
• Acute Cardiac Ready designation
• 24/7 hospitalist coverage (hospitalists handle all admissions)
• Around-the-clock anesthesia, general surgery, respiratory therapy, laboratory, and radiology support
• On-site OB/C-section capabilities
• Additional specialty support including Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, and Podiatry
• Comprehensive imaging including 256-slice CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and 24/7 teleradiology
• Helipad for rapid transfer to tertiary care centers

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Oversee ED policies, protocols, and clinical standards
• Participate in peer review and physician mentoring
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and EMS
• Support physician recruitment, scheduling, and departmental growth
• Monitor operational and quality metrics while ensuring regulatory compliance

Compensation & Benefits

• W2 role, willing to entertain 1099 option
• $241/hour
• $20,000 annual Medical Director stipend
• $25K sign-on
• $75,000 3 year retention bonus - $25K at end of each year, but first year could be a sign-on
• $10,000 relocation assistance
• $7,500 annual CME allowance
• Paid North Dakota license, DEA, and professional membership
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and malpractice coverage including tail
• Three-year commitment preferred

About the Community:
Enjoy a four-season lifestyle in southeastern North Dakota, midway between Fargo and Bismarck along I-94. The community sits where the James and Pipestem Rivers meet, with access to fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, cycling and horseback riding. The nearby reservoir system provides an especially attractive setting for weekends on the water, while winter brings ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
The University of Jamestown adds college athletics, theatre, concerts and visiting performers. Local museums, an arts center, a public library, golf courses and community events offer activities beyond the outdoors. With approximately 15,000 residents, the area combines a close-knit community with convenient highway access to North Dakota's larger cities.
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