Essentia Health·Ely, Minnesota
Lead a care team to provide continuity of care for patients and families using Essentia Care Processes. Perform a mix of clinic, hospital, and ER duties including inpatient and outpatient practice.
FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN (0.6-1.0 FTE) Ely, Minnesota Education Qualifications: FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN (0.6-1.0 FTE) Ely, Minnesota The Essentia Primary Care Physician works as a leader of a Care Team. Utilizing Essentia Care Processes, the physician works collaboratively with other health care team members to achieve patient care objectives and to provide continuity of care for patients and families. PRACTICE SPECIFICS Find work-life balance in one of the most breathtaking places on earth! Work with a tight-knit team of 5 Family Medicine physicians, 1 APC’s and 16 Additional staff Unique opportunity to do both clinic & hospital work - Inpatient/Outpatient practice Opportunity to do ER shifts 8AM-5PM routine clinic day Call is 1:5. Call-day is 8AM-6PM, in clinic. Phone coverage for admission overnight. Weekend call is 8AM, Friday – Monday (usually) Average clinical visits 22-24 patients/day EPIC electronic medical records
BE/BC in Family Medicine No OB LOCATION Ely is nestled at the edge of the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which offers more than one million pristine acres of wilderness and waterways. The hiking, canoeing and camping in the clean, pure air and waters of BWCAW is unrivaled. Ely Population: 3,724 - Service Area: 8,500 Approximately 100 miles north of Duluth – 215 miles north of Minneapolis COMPENSATION $345,449. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation. For further information, contact: Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter Cell: 218-393-9518 Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org Licensure/Certification Qualifications: FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $1.00 - $1,000,000.00 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Market context
Physician roles in Minnesota are typically driven by steady demand in primary care and community health settings, especially where access and continuity of care matter. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an accredited MD or DO, relevant experience, active Minnesota or North Dakota licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and community health experience before applying.
