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Posted 10 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
  • Screenings for anxiety and depression
  • Testing and treatment for STDs
  • HPV vaccinations
  • Infertility assessments
  • Birth control consultations
  • Colon cancer screenings
  • Management of perimenopause and menopause
  • Care for high-risk pregnancies
  • Endometrial ablation and hysterectomies
  • Comprehensive prenatal care
  • Pre-surgical evaluations
  • Gynecologic surgical procedures
Position Details

The practice operates within 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 schedule: 1:4 for our four-bed labor and delivery unit and emergency department
  • Average of 225 deliveries per year
Qualifications
  • Medical degree (MD or DO) with completion of an accredited residency program is required
  • Board certification is highly preferred; board eligibility is mandatory
  • Active Minnesota Medical License and DEA registration upon hire
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
EMR System

Our electronic medical records system is EPIC.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be finalized 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 CME reimbursement and coverage for professional dues and memberships
  • Relocation assistance and a sign-on 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 retirement 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, 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, an indoor playground, a newly constructed splash pad (2024), and 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 dedication to local governance and patient-centered care.

Our health system generates an annual revenue of $180 million and serves a primary population of 55,000, with a secondary reach exceeding 101,000. Here, you will find the advantages of a robust organization combined with the close-knit, collaborative spirit of rural healthcare, where your contributions truly make a difference. 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. We pride ourselves on being an independent, locally owned and operated system, with our medical group led by a physician-led board of directors.