OB/GYN Physician - Full-Time with Competitive Salary

Job Description

Job Description

OB/GYN Physician Opportunity Overview

Our organization is actively looking for a full-time OB/GYN Physician to become part of our dedicated team, which includes one OB/GYN MD, one Family Medicine/OB Physician, and two Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs). This well-established practice provides a range of services, including:

• Annual examinations
• Screenings for anxiety and depression
• Testing and treatment for STDs
• HPV management
• Infertility assessments
• Birth control consultations
• Colon screenings
• Care for perimenopause and menopause
• Management of high-risk pregnancies
• Endometrial ablation
• Hysterectomies
• Prenatal care
• Pre-surgical evaluations
• Gynecologic surgeries

Position Details

The facility is a trauma level 3 hospital, with the nearest level 1 trauma center located an hour away. The practice is evenly split between obstetrics and gynecology, offering the potential for a robust surgical gynecology practice if desired. Our referral network includes seven clinics, serving a primary population of 70,000 for this specialty.

• On-call rotation is 1:4 for our four-bed labor and delivery unit and emergency department.
• Average of 225 deliveries per year.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with completion of an accredited residency program is required.
• Board certification is highly preferred; board eligibility is mandatory.
• Must possess an active Minnesota Medical License and DEA upon hiring.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

EMR System

Our electronic medical record system is EPIC.

Compensation and Benefits

Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. The base salary is guaranteed at $380,000 per year for the first two years, with additional income potential based on production hours worked (wRVUs).

• Annual reimbursement for CME and coverage for professional dues and memberships.
• Relocation assistance and a signing bonus (with residency support if applicable).
• 10% annual employer contributions to a 401K plan, fully vested after six months of employment or 1,000 hours worked, whichever comes first.
• Eligibility for state and national student loan forgiveness programs, potentially offering up to $120,000.
• Cash balance plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, along with long-term and short-term disability coverage; professional liability insurance is also provided.
• Six weeks of paid time off each calendar year.

About Our Community

Fergus Falls boasts excellent public and private school systems, a community college, local wineries and breweries, and a low cost of living. The area offers various recreational activities, including:

• Nearby zoos and big box retail stores (e.g., Home Depot, Walmart).
• A movie theater, bowling alley, and event center.
• Access to resorts and casinos, health spas, and a YMCA.
• Fishing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, hiking, and biking opportunities.
• Eight golf courses within a 30-mile radius.
• Ottertail County, home to 1,100 lakes, is recognized as the county with the most lakes in the U.S.
• The Central Lakes biking/walking trail starts in Fergus Falls, extending 55 miles through central Minnesota.
• The North Country Scenic Trail runs through the town, connecting Vermont to central North Dakota.
• Within city limits, there are five lakes and 19 parks and recreational areas.
• Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks, both under 20 miles away, feature newly completed bike trails through beautiful wilderness.
• Convenient access to Fargo, ND (one-hour drive) and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (two and a half hours), both with international airport access.
• A children’s museum, an indoor playground, a newly constructed splash pad (2024), and a community aquatics center (opened June 2025).
• A safe, low-crime community with a population of 14,000 residents.

About Our Organization

We are a community-owned, non-profit healthcare system committed to serving the residents of west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we blend the resources of a mid-sized rural network with a strong focus on local governance and patient-centered care.

Our health system generates an annual revenue of $180 million and serves a primary population of 55,000, with a secondary reach exceeding 101,000. Here, you will find the advantages of a robust organization combined with the collaborative spirit of rural healthcare, where your contributions truly matter. Our enterprise includes:

• Two hospitals
• Ten clinic locations
• One cancer care and research center
• One senior living community
• 1,100 employees
• 120 physicians and advanced practice providers

Why Join Us?

Minnesota consistently ranks as one of the top states for practicing medicine. Our healthcare system has been recognized as one of the top 100 rural and community healthcare systems for nine consecutive years and has appeared on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Hospitals multiple times. We operate as an independent, locally owned system, and our medical group is governed by a physician-led board of directors.