Family Medicine Physician - Deer River, Minnesota

Job Description
Join a dynamic outpatient clinic team delivering comprehensive family medicine services to patients of all ages. This 1.0 FTE locum tenens position offers a full-time schedule with a steady patient load and the opportunity to provide well-woman and pediatric care in a supportive community setting.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (lunch required)
• Patient Population: All Ages (newborn to adult)
• Location: Deer River, MN
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive family medicine care, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management.
• Perform well-woman examinations and preferred well-woman care.
• Deliver pediatric outpatient services covering newborn to adolescent care.
• Manage an average of 18–20 patient encounters per shift, utilizing 20-minute appointment slots.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and ensure compliance with clinic protocols.
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff to coordinate patient flow and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Family Medicine (board certification eligible accepted).
• Current BLS certification (required).
• Eligible for malpractice tail coverage.
• Ability to obtain credentialing within 45–120 days.
• Fellowship training not required.

Working Hours

• Shift: Days (Monday–Friday)
• Hours per day: 8 hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, lunch break)
• Patient load: 18–20 patients per shift, approximately 22 twenty-minute slots daily.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities across the lifespan.
• Proficiency in preventive health, well-woman care, and pediatric outpatient care.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Competence with EMR systems and documentation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced outpatient environment while maintaining high-quality care.