Sanford Health·Devils Lake, North Dakota
The physician will perform history and physical examinations, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients of all ages. Responsibilities also include pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients.
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Sanford Health is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians to join a fast growing practice in Devils Lake, ND.
Services at the clinic include family medicine and physical therapy services. Devils Lake also offers a variety of outreach services including cardiology, and dermatology. Lab an imaging are on site.
SANFORD HEALTH SYSTEM Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is dedicated to the integrated delivery of health care, genomic medicine, senior care and services, global clinics, research and affordable insurance. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization includes 44 hospitals, 1,400 physicians and more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations in 26 states and nine countries.
OUR COMMUNITY Located in north central ND just 80 miles south of the Canadian border, Devils Lake has a population of 7,300 and growing. With the largest body of water in North Dakota, Devils Lake is an adventure seeker’s paradise. Known as one of the best fishing locations in the upper Midwest, Devils Lake is home to abundant outdoor activities including fishing, boating, birding, hunting.
Family Medicine Core Privileges includes the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to the setting), evaluate, diagnose, treat and provide consultation to patients of all ages with a wide variety of illness, diseases, injuries, mental health conditions and functional disorders of circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, gastroenteric, integumentary, nervous, female reproductive, and genitourinary systems. This includes the pre-operative care of surgical patients and post-operative medical care of surgical patients and return to work issues.
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 residency shall provide their residency procedure log and a list of completed rotations, as applicable. OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications. Applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the clinical aspects of Family Medicine by providing case log that includes 25 vaginal deliveries, 50 adult medical patients, and 10 inpatient care of children under the age of 18 (excluding normal newborn), as applicable to privileges being requested, in the last 12 months.
Successful completion of a Family Medicine residency program accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or he Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency 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), as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions)
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
Recruiter Information: Margaret Pfeffer | Maggie Pfeffer, Physician Recruiter
+1 (701) 2346539 Or margaret.pfeffer@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.
Candidates must have an M.D. or D.O. degree and successful completion of a Family Medicine residency program. Active involvement in clinical aspects of Family Medicine and board certification is required within five years of residency completion.
Market context
Pulmonary, critical care, and sleep physician roles in North Dakota are typically shaped by steady demand for specialists who can cover complex inpatient and outpatient needs across a broad geographic area. These positions are competitive because employers often look for board eligibility or certification, state licensure in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, and the ability to meet certification timelines after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure and board status before applying.