Physician - Endocrinology

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.

• Visas Accepted
• N/A
• Specialty
• Endocrinology
• Practice Details

• Join an established practice with a large referral base

• No call- Monday-Friday clinic hours

• Outpatient practice with inpatient consults

• Infusion center

• Software to download blood glucose meters/pumps

• Professional continuous glucose monitor studies

• FNA performed in the facility

• Diabetes Educator

• 142,000 service population

• 118 bed hospital; 14 bed ICU

Community Description

Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, Bemidji graces the shore of Lake Bemidji, one of more than 400 lakes in the region. Named a “top town” by Outdoor Magazine, Bemidji is a four-season destination that’s full of charm, extraordinary landscapes and diverse culture. With a cost of living 17% below the national average, it offers exceptional quality of life in a safe, picturesque environment.

Job Description

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to the setting), and provide treatment or consultative services, evaluate, diagnose, and provide nonsurgical care for adult and adolescent patients presenting with illnesses, injuries, and disorders of the endocrine or metabolic system.

Qualifications

M. D. or D. O. degree.

Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed a fellowship shall provide his/her fellowship log.

OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a fellowship shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, to include number of procedures performed-morbidity, mortality, infection rates and other complications.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 50 patients in the last 12 months.

OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinic activity for the last 12 months is required.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months. More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.

Successful completion of an Internal Medicine residency program, and successful completion of a fellowship in Endocrinology accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada.

Training at residency and fellowship programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy.

Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable.

Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their fellowship training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their fellowship training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions)

Compensation

• Compensation floor of $400,000 for the first two years of the employment contract, plus estimated potential to exceed compensation floor from personally performed wRVUs.

• In addition, a $75,000 retention incentive to be paid if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 3 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details)

Recruiter Information

Celia Beck, Senior Physician Recruiter Phone: +1 (218) 333-5056 or Email: celia.beck@sanfordhealth.org

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.