Pays $248k-$340k — Administration market median is ~$302k (32 jobs)
About the Role
Leadership role with Sanford Health. 8-hour day shifts, 40 hrs/week. Bemidji, MN. $248K-$340K.
Join Sanford Health as a Chief Physician and Medical Officer – Bemidji in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $248K - $340K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers weekends off, competitive compensation. Work with Sanford Health in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Chief Physician and Medical Officer is responsible for overseeing regional clinic operations, integrating clinical services, and implementing strategic initiatives. They provide clinical leadership, manage risk, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based healthcare.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, possess at least ten years of practice experience, and have a minimum of three years in an administrative leadership role. Applicants must be licensed to practice medicine and hold current DEA certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Administration — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$294k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $298k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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