Physician Emergency Medicine

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Emergency Medicine physician you will; Lead emergency care as a critical linchpin in Williston, ND, practicing broad-spectrum Emergency Medicine on diverse, high-volume cases within modern facilities. You'll wield your full clinical acumen to provide immediate, significant impact on community health, experiencing the profound satisfaction of being a true healthcare hero in a rapidly growing area. This role offers a highly competitive compensation package and generous benefits, capitalizing on Williston's exceptionally low cost of living for unparalleled financial freedom and lifestyle.

Every day you will; Deliver top-tier emergency care within a collaborative and integrated medical network, fostering seamless collaboration with primary care and specialists, ensuring efficient patient transfer and follow-up. Outside the ER, you'll engage in a dynamic, family-friendly community with excellent, well-supported schools and enjoy immediate access to world-class outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, boating, and hiking along the Missouri River, embracing a lifestyle rich in adventure and genuine connection.

To be successful in this role you will; Be a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician with a passion for high-volume, high-impact practice within a supportive, collegial environment. You should thrive on challenging cases, demonstrating strong clinical skills and a commitment to continuous learning in modern facilities. Ideal candidates will be drawn to Williston's unique blend of significant professional opportunity, financial prosperity , robust community bonds, and boundless outdoor recreation , seeking to build both a vital healthcare legacy and an extraordinary personal life in a vibrant, growing city.

We are offering a generous base compensation, starting bonus, relocation assistance and performance incentives to those who qualify.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution

• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine

• Active or eligible license in the state of North Dakota

• Strong clinical skills with experience in Emergency Medicine

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with women, families, and healthcare professionals

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been proudly serving our community since 1920. CHI St. Alexius Health Williston proudly provides primary care, specialty care, family medicine, 3D mammography, orthopedics, neurology, and several other health services to our Williston community.

The City of Williston

Situated at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers, Williston, North Dakota, covers 23 square miles and is the county seat of Williams County. Located just 60 miles from the Canadian border and 18 miles from the Montana border, Williston is commonly referred to as the “Western Star” and takes pride in its western heritage. The City is recognized as a regional center for business, leisure, and economic development. Residents and visitors alike enjoy convenient access to extraordinary historic sites, world-class hunting and fishing, and beautiful national and state parks.

Due to its proximity to the Yellowstone and Missouri, the Williston area has been a booming commerce center for centuries, earning the nickname “Boomtown” early on in its history. It was a gathering place for the earliest inhabitants of the plains and a rendezvous point for fur traders and explorers. It has drawn together generations of agricultural producers. Today, with the Bakken oil formation, Williston is home to hardworking residents making North Dakota the nation’s second largest oil-producing state.

While population growth in the area has started to normalize, the City of Williston ( experienced explosive growth over the past several years due to increased activity in the oil and gas industry. The City has grown 210% in size since 2010, jumping from a population of 12,120 to 29,160 as of the 2020 Census. This prosperous community has managed its incredible growth issues with great success, and is the sixth most populous city in North Dakota.

Williston’s economy is built on oil, agriculture, and tourism. It is home to over 200 oil service companies. Several of the top ten oil service companies in the world have operations in Williston.

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health has been proudly serving our community since 1920. CHI St. Alexius Health Williston proudly provides primary care specialty care family medicine 3D mammography orthopedics neurology and several other health services to our Williston community.

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health™, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

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Pay Range

$384,791.00 - $404,030.55 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.