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PRN Fam Med Physician

  • Baudette, Minnesota
  • CHI Lakewood Health
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

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As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $187.62-$187.62 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

  • Employment Type: PRN
  • Department: Primary Care
  • Hours/Pay Period: 0
  • Requisition ID : 2025-426761
  • Employment Type : PRN
  • Hours/Pay Period : 0
  • Provider : Physician
  • Provider Type : MD/DO
  • Speciality : Family Medicine
  • Bonuses Offered : None
  • Loan Repayment : None
  • Visa Sponsorship : Not Applicable
  • Remote : No
  • Category : Physician
  • Recruiter Name : Ashley Heiser
  • Recruiter Email : ashley.heiser@commonspirit.org
  • Shift: Day

PRN Fam Med Physician

Job Details

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Family Medicine Physician you will; Be the sole provider and cornerstone of primary care for the appreciative community of Baudette, MN, focusing purely on clinic-based and inpatient family medicine (without OB). This unique opportunity allows you to cultivate deep, long-term patient relationships across generations, making a profound impact on individual and family health. You'll gain exceptional financial freedom due to a highly competitive compensation package and exceptionally low cost of living in this low-cost paradise, maximizing your earning potential.

Every day you will; Deliver meaningful, patient-centered care, experiencing the satisfaction of truly knowing your patients and making a tangible difference within a supportive, integrated healthcare network. Beyond the clinic, you'll immerse yourself in legendary outdoor adventure on the shores of the Rainy River and Lake of the Woods (world-class fishing, hunting, boating). You'll engage with a family-centric, welcoming community known for its excellent, well-supported schools and genuine Northwoods charm, escaping the urban rush for true serenity.

To be successful in this role you will; Be a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (without OB) with a passion for comprehensive primary care, a desire for patient-centered focus, and a calling to be a vital community leader. You should thrive in an autonomous yet supported medical environment, valuing continuity of care and the ability to practice medicine your way. Ideal candidates will embrace the unspoiled wilderness, financial prosperity, and strong community bonds that Baudette, MN, offers, seeking to build both a rewarding professional legacy and an extraordinary personal life.

We are offering a generous hourly rate and travel reimbursement for our PRN staff.


Job Requirements
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
  • Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine
  • Active or eligible license in the state of Minnesota
  • Strong clinical skills with experience in Family Medicine
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families

Where You'll Work

Baudette, MN, has a population of 935. Baudette is known as the Walleye Capital of the World. We are located just south of Lake of the Woods on State Highways 11 and 172. It is also near Zippel Bay State Park and Beltrami Island State Forest.  We have an attractive community in an area known for its year round fishing and many outdoor activities. Baudette is home to many fine businesses, specialty shops, restaurants, hotels and resorts with facilities to serve you when you are in the region.
The community's businesses can meet the needs of residents and travelers alike. One attraction in Baudette is Willie the Walleye. He turned 50 years old in 2009 and the city welcomed a brand-new fiberglass replica in 2018. Each June, the City of Baudette celebrates his birthday with "Willie Walleye Day," a fun-filled day in which the entire community participates. The City maintains three beautiful municipal parks. Timber Mill Community Park, Peace Park (enables you to view Canada and the International Bridge), and Bay Front Park (Bay Park is home to Willie Walleye). The river is home to a wide variety of wildlife and activities.

CHI LakeWood Health provides long-term care family practice-clinic 15-bed critical-access hospital public health and assisted living services. Nestled in Baudette MN just minutes from Lake of the Woods and Zippel Bay State Park. Enjoy natures playground lake living trails unique shopping and dining! We serve patients and their loved ones in Lake of the Woods County and the surrounding area. Check out the link for more info on Baudette, MN. 

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health™, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful PRN Fam Med Physician at CHI Lakewood Health?

  • Compassionate
  • Proactive
  • Communicator
  • Trustworthy
  • Collaborative
  • Balanced

Our Total Reward offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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