Physician - Family Medicine

Reports To: CEO
Classification: Salary Exempt
Location: Near Brainerd Lake Area

• M-F schedule
• No call, no weekends
• Excellent work/life balance

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Physician to join our growing healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a broad scope of clinical expertise to provide comprehensive, preventative, and acute care to patients of all ages. This role requires a commitment to quality patient care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team-based practice model.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide Comprehensive Outpatient Care

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic health conditions across all age groups.
• Deliver preventative care, including wellness exams, immunizations, cancer screenings, and lifestyle counseling.
• Perform minor office procedures as appropriate to the scope of practice (e.g., suturing, skin biopsies, joint injections, etc.).

Care Coordination & Chronic Disease Management

• Create individualized treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and heart disease.
• Collaborate with specialists, care coordinators, and other healthcare professionals to manage referrals and ensure continuity of care.
• Follow up with patients to monitor progress and adherence to care plans.

Documentation and Compliance

• Accurately document all patient encounters and procedures in the clinics EMR system.
• Ensure timely submission of visit data and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Professional Development and Leadership

• Stay current with developments in evidence-based family medicine and primary care practices.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to advanced practice providers (APPs) and other team members.

Performance Requirements:

• Demonstrate clinical competence in the full scope of family medicine care.
• Follow our facility policies, procedures, and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Deliver positive patient and facility satisfaction.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes.
• Manage patient load efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Complete documentation and coding promptly in accordance with expectations.
• Exhibit the highest standard of medical ethics and professionalism.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented workplace culture.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues and support staff.
• Report regularly to clinic leadership regarding operations, patient outcomes, and team collaboration.
• Engage in meetings, educational events, and community outreach as needed.
• Adjust care approaches based on individual patient needs and evolving medical conditions.
• Think critically in urgent or complex care situations to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Comfortably manage diverse patient populations in a fast-paced rural clinic environment. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine.
• Active or eligible for medical licensure in states we serve.

Experience:

• Prior experience working in rural or underserved healthcare settings preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse patient population and collaborate across care teams.
• Proven ability to work in a productivity-based model where performance drives earning potential.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.