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Posted 02 August, 2026

OB/GYN Physician - Full-Time with Competitive Salary

Lake Region Healthcare
Fergus Falls, MN, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
OB/GYN Physician Opportunity Overview

Our organization is actively looking for a full-time OB/GYN Physician to become part of our dedicated team, which includes one OB/GYN MD, one Family Medicine/OB Physician, and two Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs). This well-established practice provides a range of services, including:

  • Annual examinations
  • Screening for anxiety and depression
  • Testing for STDs and HPV
  • Infertility treatments
  • Birth control consultations
  • Colon screenings
  • Management of perimenopause and menopause
  • Care for high-risk pregnancies
  • Endometrial ablation and hysterectomies
  • Prenatal care
  • Pre-surgical evaluations
  • Gynecologic surgeries
Position Details

The facility is a trauma level 3 hospital, with the nearest level 1 trauma center located an hour away. The practice is evenly split between obstetrics and gynecology, offering the potential for a robust gynecological surgical practice if desired. Our referral network includes seven clinics, serving a primary population of 70,000 for this specialty.

  • On-call rotation of 1:4 for our four-bed labor and delivery unit and emergency department
  • Approximately 225 deliveries per year
Qualifications
  • Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of an accredited residency program are mandatory.
  • Board certification is highly preferred; board eligibility is required.
  • Possession of an active Minnesota Medical License and DEA upon hiring.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
EMR System

Our electronic medical records system is EPIC.

Compensation and Benefits

Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. The base salary is guaranteed at $380,000 per year for the first two years, with additional income potential based on production hours worked (wRVUs).

  • Annual reimbursement for CME and coverage for professional dues and memberships
  • Relocation assistance and a signing bonus (with support during residency if applicable)
  • 10% annual employer contributions to a 401K plan, fully vested after six months of employment or 1,000 hours worked, whichever comes first
  • Eligibility for state and national student loan forgiveness programs, potentially offering up to $120,000
  • Cash balance plan
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, along with long-term and short-term disability coverage; professional liability insurance is also provided
  • Six weeks of paid time off each calendar year
About Our Community

Fergus Falls is renowned for its excellent educational institutions, both private and public, as well as a community college. The area boasts local wineries and breweries, a low cost of living, and various recreational activities, including:

  • Nearby zoos and big-box retail stores (e.g., Home Depot, Applebee's, Walmart)
  • A movie theater, bowling alley, and event center
  • Access to resorts and casinos, health spas, and a YMCA
  • Outdoor activities such as fishing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, hiking, and biking
  • Eight golf courses within a 30-mile radius
  • Ottertail County, home to 1,100 lakes, is the top county in the U.S. for lakes
  • The Central Lakes biking/walking trail starts in Fergus Falls, extending 55 miles
  • The North Country Scenic Trail runs through the town, connecting Vermont to central North Dakota
  • Within city limits, there are five lakes and 19 parks and recreational areas
  • Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks, both under 20 miles away, feature newly completed bike trails
  • Convenient access to Fargo, ND (one-hour drive) and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (two and a half hours), both with international airports
  • A children's museum, indoor playground, and a newly constructed splash pad (2024) along with a community aquatics center (opened June 2025)
  • A safe, low-crime community with a population of 14,000 residents
About Our Organization

We are a community-owned, non-profit healthcare system committed to serving the residents of west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we blend the resources of a mid-sized rural network with a strong focus on local governance and patient-centered care.

Our health system operates with an annual revenue of $180 million, serving a primary population of 55,000 and a secondary reach of over 101,000. Here, you will find the advantages of a robust organization combined with the collaborative spirit of rural healthcare, where your contributions truly matter. Our enterprise includes:

  • Two hospitals
  • Ten clinic locations
  • One cancer care and research center
  • One senior living community
  • 1,100 employees
  • 120 physicians and advanced practice providers
Why Join Us?

Minnesota consistently ranks as one of the best states for practicing medicine. Our healthcare system has been recognized as a top 100 rural and community healthcare provider for nine consecutive years and has appeared on Newsweek's list of the World's Best Hospitals multiple times.

Our organization is independent, locally owned, and operated, with a medical group led by a physician-led board of directors.