Addiction Medicine Physician
Listed compensation
$299k-$315k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
Location Address
- 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522
- October 05, 2026
Department: 38029941 Unity IP Mental Health MD's
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Shift Length
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week
16
Union Contract
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation
None
Job Summary
Allina Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine provider to join our Mental Health & Addiction service line. In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to adults with substance use disorders, working across inpatient, outpatient, and consult settings. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care.
Key Position Details
- This position is located at Mercy Hospital (both Unity and Mercy campuses)
- Hours are M-F, daytime
- You may participate in call
- Work on a team of diverse medical specialties
Provide Consult Service Across Hospital Settings
Contact: Catie Gramm at Catherine.Gramm@Allina.com for more information.
Job Description
Principle Responsibilities
Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting. May also provide telehealth services.
- May participate in on-call rotation.
- Provides direct clinical care in inpatient and/or outpatient addiction medicine services.
Develops outcomes-based treatment plans of care that address mental health, addictions, functional impairment, and co-occurring addictive and/or medical disorders.
Champions a model of integrated care that focuses on the full spectrum of patient health through close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, including primary care for ongoing management needs.
Develops and lead staff education in addictive issues.
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program or foreign equivalency training
Completion of Addiction Medicine Fellowship or board-certified in Addiction Medicine or board-eligible in Addiction Medicine
Demonstrated experience in designated specialty
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required if working in the state of Minnesota upon hire
- BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Allina Health required (within 180 days) or
- BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
- Board Certified and/or board eligible in addiction medicine
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate required upon hire
- Prescription Monitoring Program required upon hire
- National Provider Identifier required upon hire
Physical Demands
Medium Work*
Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $299,250 to $315,000 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
At Allina Health, we believe safe, compassionate care starts with supporting those who provide it. That’s why we invest in your growth and well-being — professionally and personally. When you join our team, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits designed to support your mind, body, spirit, and community.
Benefits Include
Health & Wellness – Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
- Financial Protection – Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings – Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
- Professional Support – Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
- Malpractice Coverage – Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
- Student Loan Assistance – Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
- Education & Development – Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
Well-Being – Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
Additional Perks – Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support. Contact the recruiter for eligibility & details.
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive care to adults with substance use disorders across inpatient, outpatient, and consult settings. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based treatment plans and provide clinical education.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree and have completed an ACGME or AOA accredited residency. Board certification or eligibility in Addiction Medicine and a valid Minnesota medical license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addiction Medicine Physician at Allina Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Addiction Medicine — ranked against 116 active Addiction Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$308k (308 salary observations; 2,712 listings), vs ~$295k nationally (9,366 salary observations; 53,051 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$307k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $316k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$307k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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