Family Medicine Physician USA Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Family Medicine Physician: Bridge Urban and Rural Care in North Dakota

The Opportunity

CHI St. Alexius Health invites a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine physician to join our expansive and growing healthcare system in central and western North Dakota. This is a unique, full-time position designed for a physician who seeks variety and a profound community impact. You will have the opportunity to build a robust practice that spans both our busy urban primary care clinics in the Bismarck and Mandan area and our critical access facilities in the surrounding rural communities. This role is more than a job; it’s a chance to be a vital healthcare link for diverse populations, backed by the resources of a Level II trauma center and a steadfast commitment to community wellness.

Your Practice: A Dual-Focused Role

• Your work will be dynamic, blending the pace of urban medicine with the heartfelt connection of rural care.

Urban Primary Care:

• Develop and grow your own patient panel within our well-established primary care clinics in Bismarck or Mandan.
• Provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages, focusing on long-term health and preventative medicine.
• Collaborate with a network of specialists and healthcare professionals within a large, integrated system.

Rural Health & Hospitalist Services:

• Dedicate a minimum of one day per week to seeing patients in our Turtle Lake and Washburn Family Clinics, offering full-spectrum family practice services.
• Provide essential emergency department coverage and inpatient rounding at our 25-bed critical access hospital in Turtle Lake.
• Participate in a predictable call schedule, expected to be one weekend per month.
• Work in a supportive environment with cross-coverage from physicians and APPs in Garrison and the Bismarck/Mandan area.

Leadership and System-Wide Impact:

• Demonstrate your leadership skills with a clear pathway to a Medical Director position.
• Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care across the entire health system.
• Enjoy a flexible scheduling model designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Your Professional Growth and Rewards

• We are committed to your personal and professional success, offering a comprehensive package to support your career and lifestyle.
• Financial Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, a generous starting bonus, education stipend, and full relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy malpractice coverage, ample paid time off, continuing medical education (CME) funding, and a full suite of health and wellness benefits.
• Loan Repayment Opportunity: This site is eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, offering a significant financial advantage. You can explore the details and eligibility requirements at https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program.
• Visa Sponsorship: We are proud to sponsor J1 and H1B visas, as our facilities are located in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).

About CHI St. Alexius Health

As part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation’s largest health systems, CHI St. Alexius Health is the leading healthcare provider in central and western North Dakota. Our system includes a 185-bed tertiary hospital and Level II Trauma Center in Bismarck, multiple critical access hospitals, and numerous specialty and primary care clinics. Since 1885, we have been dedicated to serving the region with a mission rooted in the Catholic tradition, providing high-quality, compassionate care to all. We are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and our deep commitment to the health and well-being of the 355,000 residents we serve.

Your Credentials and Expertise

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine.
• The ability to obtain a valid, unrestricted medical license in the state of North Dakota.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS.

Pay Range
$163.51 – $171.69 /hour