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Internal Medicine Physician- Hospitalist

  • Collaborative Team Environment – Join a strong group of dedicated hospitalists who value teamwork and patient-centered care.
  • Enjoy Variety in Your Schedule – Two dynamic roles: Rounder or Admitter, offering flexibility and professional growth.
  • Manageable Patient Volumes –
     • Rounder: Average 12–20 patients per day
     • Admitter: Typically 6–12 admissions per shift
  • Work-Life Balance Built In – Benefit from a 7-on/7-off schedule, giving you the time you need to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.

Requirements:

  1. Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine
  2. Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN

Contact:

Michelle Chavez, Provider Recruiter

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Benefits Altru Offers

  • Generous compensation package, including comprehensive benefits, relocation and immigration allowance, and generous vacation and CME time off
  • New hospital opened January 2025
  • Paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage
  • Opportunity to teach University of North Dakota Medical School Students
  • Flexible scheduling allowing for improved work-life balance
  • Excellent referral base from Altru primary care clinics

The Future of Local Healthcare

As a regional-owned health system, Altru has provided outstanding healthcare for over 130 years.  Altru’s new hospital, opening for patients in early 2025, has been thoughtfully designed for our patients, visitors and team members. The new hospital, as part of the “hospital in a park”, will be surrounded by beautiful green space with walking paths and ponds.   

We want you to join us in our new facility coming 2025

By combining world-class facilities, technology and a new approach to patient care, we are meeting our patients’ changing needs and expectations and securing our region’s healthcare future for generations to come.

Community: Grand Forks, ND
The tree-lined sidewalk streets of Grand Forks, North Dakota boast lush greenery and flowers along the Red River of the North. Grand Forks is home to about 60,000 people, making it one of the most comfortable and family-friendly locations in the U.S. Here are the top 5 reasons Grand Forks is a cooler place to call home:

  • Community: Our tight-knit community is the #1 reason U.S. News ranks North Dakota as the state offering the best quality of life.
  • Light traffic: With one of the best commute times in the U.S., our rush hour is measured in minutes not hours.
  • Good Schools: Our public and private educational systems are some of the best in the country. Whether you re 5 or 55, we provide outstanding educational opportunities for students of all ages and needs.
  • Economy: With a consistently low unemployment rate (<3%), Grand Forks is a hub for engineering, aerospace, energy, agriculture, and healthcare.
  • Weather: Whether you call it a big, small town or small, big town, Grand Forks has at least one of everything including all four seasons.

About Altru Health System 

Based in Grand Forks, N.D., Altru is an independent, non-profit healthcare organization. We are physician-led, with over 300 providers and 65 specialties of care. Altru boasts an acute care hospital, specialty hospital, level II trauma center and more than two dozen practice locations throughout northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. Altru was the first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, extending Mayo Clinic expertise to the patients we serve. Altru employs over 3,400 staff and providers who are empowered to fulfill Altru’s mission – making a difference for those we care for.  

Altru Family Medicine Residency offers teaching opportunities for residents and fellows in family practice and obstetrics. Also located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers research and teaching opportunities for medical students and general surgery residents.

Accreditation, Awards and, Recognition:

Dak Minn Blood Bank Milestone

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