Primary Care Physician
Listed compensation
$160 per hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) – VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
- Location: Lyle C. Pearson VA CBOC – Mankato, MN 56001
- Pay: $160 per hour
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens / Contract
Overview
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive primary care services to veterans at the Lyle C. Pearson VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Mankato, Minnesota.
The selected physician will provide primary care to general medicine patients, manage ongoing medical conditions, conduct patient assessments, and coordinate appropriate treatment plans. The provider will oversee an estimated patient panel of approximately 1,000 veterans.
Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted medical license in Minnesota.
- Valid DEA registration.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification approved by the VA.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or equivalent.
- Clinical experience providing comprehensive primary care services.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
- Must successfully complete VA credentialing and privileging requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to veteran patients.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat general medical conditions.
- Conduct patient examinations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Manage chronic illnesses and ongoing medical conditions.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
- Provide preventive healthcare, screenings, and patient education.
- Coordinate care with specialists and other healthcare professionals.
Apply today! Send resume to recruiting@huckeyehealthcare.com [recruiting@huckeyehealthcare.com]
Questions? Call: 281-769-8184
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. A valid Minnesota medical license, DEA registration, and current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$333k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $338k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $333k | Primary Care median $316k (middle half $298k–$323k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$338k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Minnesota | 22 active | 1,355 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 54% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Physician listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment629 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care hiring demand | #17 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed |
| New Primary Care listings | 1,068 in the last 30 days | 536 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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