OB/GYN PHYSICIAN OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:

Our organization is actively looking for a full-time OB/GYN Physician to become part of a dedicated team that 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, STD testing, HPV management, infertility treatments, birth control options, colon screenings, care for perimenopause and menopause, management of high-risk pregnancies, endometrial ablation, hysterectomies, prenatal care, pre-surgical evaluations, and gynecological surgeries.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Located in a trauma level 3 hospital, with the nearest level 1 trauma center situated an hour away.

• The practice is evenly split between obstetrics and gynecology, with the potential for a focus on gynecological surgeries if desired.

• Referrals come from seven clinics, serving a primary population of 70,000 for this specialty.

• On-call rotation is 1:4, covering a four-bed labor and delivery unit and the emergency department.

• Average annual deliveries are around 225.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of an accredited residency program are mandatory.

• Board certification is strongly preferred; however, board eligibility is required.

• An active Minnesota Medical License and DEA registration must be obtained upon hiring.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

• The ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team is necessary.

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEM: EPIC

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Please be aware that the final salary 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 (wRVUs).

• Annual reimbursement for CME and coverage for professional dues and memberships.

• Relocation assistance and a signing bonus are available, including support for residency 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 to apply for state and national student loan forgiveness programs, potentially offering up to $120,000.

• A cash balance plan is included.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, along with long-term and short-term disability coverage, and professional liability insurance.

• Six weeks of paid time off each calendar year.

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW:

Fergus Falls is renowned for its excellent educational institutions, including both private and public schools, as well as a community college. The area boasts local wineries and breweries, an affordable cost of living, and various recreational options such as nearby zoos, big box retail stores, a movie theater, a bowling alley, and an event center. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy resorts, casinos, health spas, the YMCA, fishing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, hiking, and biking.

• There are eight golf courses within a 30-mile radius.

• Ottertail County is home to the highest number of lakes in the U.S., featuring 1,100 lakes.

• The Central Lakes biking and walking trail begins in Fergus Falls, extending 55 miles through central Minnesota.

• The North Country Scenic Trail passes through the town, starting in Vermont and continuing through 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, offer newly completed bike trails through beautiful natural landscapes.

• Convenient access to Fargo, ND (one-hour drive) and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (two-and-a-half-hour drive), both with international airport facilities.

• Family-friendly amenities include a children’s museum, an indoor playground, a newly constructed splash pad (2024), and a community aquatics center that opened in June 2025.

• Experience 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 dedication to 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 close-knit, collaborative environment typical of rural healthcare, where your contributions truly make a difference. 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 OUR TEAM?

• Minnesota consistently ranks as one of the best states for practicing medicine.

• Our healthcare system has been recognized as a top 100 rural and community healthcare provider 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 healthcare system.

• Our medical group is independently managed by a board of directors comprised of physicians.