Urgent Care Physician

Location:
Park Rapids, MN
Park Rapids offers a beautiful northern Minnesota setting with numerous lakes, outdoor activities, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere. The area provides an excellent quality of life with easy access to natural attractions while maintaining a strong sense of community.
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates as part of a comprehensive health system providing urgent care and walk-in services to the community. The clinic features modern facilities with a collaborative team environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care through established best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Opportunity:
Section Chair for Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic
Job Details:
• Work under the direction of the Division Chair for Primary Care to support leading standard work in quality, patient experience, access, recruitment, and retention• Must perform clinical work in the section, rotating between Detroit Lakes Urgent Care and Park Rapids HWY34 Walk-In departments• Lead and monitor the Section's performance in meeting clinical quality and safety standards• Drive service excellence and participate in investigating/resolving patient quality/safety/service-reported events• Collaborate with Physician and Professional Services regarding performance issues• Participate in Professional Practice Evaluation activities as needed• Develop agenda and chair regularly scheduled Section meetings in collaboration with Administrative Dyad Partner• Facilitate bi-directional communication between Division leadership and the Section• Encourage clinical excellence via educational activity, development of new services, and opportunities for teaching and research• Support developing and implementing sustainable clinical care pathways that promote the Quadruple Aim• Participate in Cost per Unit of Service action plans• Monitor coding and documentation performance, collaborate with Advisors to lead practice improvement• Promote clinical care models that support access and efficiency• Identify and develop emerging leaders• Facilitate onboarding, feedback, and development conversations• Mentor colleagues and support retention efforts• Must be an Essentia Health employed Physician, PA, or NP in good standing• Must be an active member of the medical staff before starting• Must serve as an exemplary role model and servant leader• Required education: MD, DO, MBBS, or DPM for physicians; master's degree for PAs; MSN for NPs• Must maintain current licensure in applicable state(s) and board certification in appropriate clinical specialty
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer contributions, professional development support, tuition reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and generous time off.