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Allina Health
Buffalo, New York

Hospitalist - Family or Internal Medicine

Internal MedicineIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$350k-$366k

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Job Description

Location Address

  • 303 Catlin St Buffalo, MN 55313-1947
  • October 07, 2026

Department: 30009040 Allina Health Hospitalist Buffalo

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week

24

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

Other

Job Summary

Join the dedicated Hospitalist team at Buffalo Hospital, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality inpatient care and making a meaningful impact on patients and families throughout their hospital journey. As the primary physician during hospitalization, you'll lead patient care from admission through discharge, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional outcomes.

Key Position Details

Buffalo Hospital is a non-profit regional medical center committed to providing quality, comprehensive care to patients in and around Wright County. Located just west of the Twin Cities, Buffalo Hospital provides exceptional patient-centered care to nearly 70,000 patients every year.

We provide a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency care services and many specialty services including: the Birth Center, Cardiac Center, Emergency Services, Sleep Center, Phillips Eye Institute, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, and Virginia Piper Cancer Institute.

Allina Health is a not for profit 503(c) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of thriving community.

Job Description

Provide comprehensive medical care for hospitalized patients in a supportive community hospital setting.

Review medical histories, assess patient needs, and synthesize complex clinical information to guide treatment decisions.

Develop and implement individualized care plans while educating patients and families throughout their hospital stay.

Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.

  • May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Practice Details

  • Join 5 Hospitalist at Buffalo and Tele Hospitalist who cover evening and night shifts.
  • 24 MedSurg beds plus 6-10 additional beds as needed
  • 4 Special care unit beds (ICU type care) open ICU with 24/7 tele critical care available - no procedures required
  • Avg. census: 12-14
  • Encounters per day: usually between 12-15 but can go up-to 18
  • Shift times: 15 weeks - Week start Tuesday with M-F: 7a-6p (admits till 5pm) and Sat-Sunday- 7a-7p.

Job Requirements

Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine and

Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Internal Medicine

  • Board Eligible/Board Certified with ABMS or AOA in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required.
  • Active, non-restricted medical license in MN (or ability to obtain)
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI)
  • Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for credentialing and hospital privileges
  • ACLS/BLS Tier 3 - Multisource 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: $350,100 to $366,400 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 Hospitalist will lead patient care from admission through discharge, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality inpatient services. Responsibilities include reviewing medical histories, developing individualized care plans, and educating patients and families throughout their hospital stay.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine and have completed an ACGME or AOA accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Applicants are required to be Board Eligible or Board Certified and possess an active, non-restricted medical license in Minnesota.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCultural diversity awarenessMedical history review

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

In New York, the Internal Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$267k (58 salary observations; 137 listings), vs ~$267k nationally (656 salary observations; 3,104 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$358k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $332k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,260 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Buffalo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Allina Health

Medical Practices
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Employer Match
Malpractice Coverage with Tail