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PYSICIAN - Family Medicine (Open to J1's)

Essentia Health
Fosston Clinic, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Mar 2026
💰 $323,400/yr

About the role

Building Location:

Fosston Clinic

Department:

3241800 FAMILY PRACTICE - FS CLIN

Job Description:

Education Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine (Open to J1’s)

Fosston, MN

We are openly seeking a J1 and H1 Family Medicine Physicians that are interested in serving in a rural community in Northern Minnesota.  This individual will partner with a mix of devoted Family Medicine Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians to provide exceptional patient-focused care to the community of Fosston and the greater region. If you are seeking variety in your practice, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of trusted practitioners, this is the position for you.

PRACTICE SPECIFICS:

  • 1.0 FTE is 36 patient contact hours, or 32 patient contact hours if doing inpatient.

  • No Call Model - for Clinic only providers

  • Clinic Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

  • Average Clinic Patients per day: 18-20

  • Average Procedures per day: 1-2

  • Our site provides Pre and Post-natal care for patients who deliver in Detroit Lakes. Deliveries are managed thorough a shared care model with Essentia OB/GYN.

  • Inpatient Rounding (Optional): Critical Access Hospital with average census of 5-8. Local Physicians have the option to perform daily rounds for patients under their care.

  • Emergency Room (Optional): Volume 8-12 patients in a 24-hour shift. Physicians have the option to pick up Emergency Room Shifts.

  • Home Base in Fosston, MN with potential outreach to Oklee and Bagley Clinics

  • Clinic, Critical Access Hospital and Nursing Home/Assisted Living are all connected on one campus

  • Electronic Medical Record: Epic

  • On-site Services include: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Behavioral Health, Home Health, Tobacco Cessation, Path/Lab and Radiology/Imaging Services, Weight Management.

  • Outreach Services include: Oncology, ENT, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Pain, GYN, Medicine, Podiatry, General Surgery/Wound Clinic, and Urology. Along with numerous Telehealth specialty services.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • BC/BE Family Medicine

  • Open to J1 and H1 candidates!

LOCATION:

  • Fosston, MN— located in the heart of northwestern MN, “where the prairie meets the pine.”

  • Located 40 minutes west of Bemidji, 1 hour east of Grand Forks, and 3 hours from Winnipeg, Canada.

  • Population of 2,000 (in town)

  • Affordable housing, top rated school system, excellent outdoor recreation, and plenty of local and regional entertainment.

  • For more information, visit www.fosston.com

COMPENSATION:

  • $323,400. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Apply online (on this page).

Or contact: Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter

Cell: 218-786-8427

Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$1.00 - $1,000,000.00

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational prog

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