Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Aitkin, Minnesota

A Rural Primary Care Clinic is seeking a family medicine physician for locum tenens coverage.Aitkin, MN, offers a variety of enjoyable activities for visitors. You can explore the natural beauty of Mille Lacs Lake, perfect for fishing, boating, and swimming. For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby Savanna Portage State Park offers hiking trails and camping opportunities. Don't miss the Aitkin County Historical Society Museum to learn about the area's rich history, or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the charming downtown area with its unique shops and local eateries.This position offers a Monday to Friday schedule, with a 40-hour workweek consisting of 7 patient contact hours per day. The typical hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with patients scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Providers have a one-hour lunch break to return calls, work on documentation, and other tasks. Additionally, appointments are available from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on certain days. The practice uses the EPIC EMR system. For on-call duties, when a physician is on call, there is a Nocturnist available in-house from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. three days a week, so the on-call physician is only a backup for questions and is very rarely called in. Only Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) candidates will be considered for this position. COVID-19 or flu vaccinations are required, though exemptions can be approved if needed.

Dates Needed: August - 6 months
Call Ratio/Schedule: 1 week every 7 weeks
Case Load/PPD: 16-18 PPD
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Clinic
Assignment Duration: Locums
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Negotiable
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Patient Population: Adults
Government: No

Reference ID: ORD-176189-MD-MN