Position Overview

Understanding the Role

Sanford Health, a physician-led, not-for-profit health system in northern Minnesota, is recruiting a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurologist to join its team at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. This is an outpatient-focused role with daytime consultative inpatient coverage and no admissions. The neurologist will help rebuild and shape an essential specialty service line in a supportive, close-knit community.

You will practice with full system support while maintaining autonomy in how you run your clinic. The position is part of a planned program build that includes hiring a second neurologist and a PA or NP to expand capacity.

Role at a Glance

Detail Description
Specialty General Neurology
Setting Outpatient clinic with daytime inpatient consults
Position type Program build (hiring two neurologists plus APP support)
Schedule Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; 4.5-day work week
Call No nights, weekends, or after-hours call
EMR Epic
Clinic location Attached to the hospital via connected walkway

Practice Setting

  • 100% Neurology with consultative daytime inpatient responsibilities, no admissions
  • Clinic-based practice with hospital consults built into the daily schedule
  • 36 direct patient care hours weekly plus 4 hours of administrative time
  • Option to discuss a 4-day work week
  • Dedicated RN or LPN/MA support, with a PA or NP being added to expand capacity

Why This Role Exists

The position supports a deliberate rebuild of neurology services in Bemidji. The goal is to hire two neurologists and an advanced practice provider to establish a durable specialty program serving the region. Strong referral relationships are already in place with the ER, primary care, hospitalists, and neurosurgery support through Sanford Fargo.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
  • Open to new graduates and experienced physicians
  • H1B and J1 visa sponsorship available (J1 depends on the year and system need)

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