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Internal Medicine Physician

Sanford Health Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Detroit Lakes, MN Full-time Internal Medicine Physician

At a glance

Internal Medicine Physician role at Sanford Health. Detroit Lakes, MN · full-time · $330,000 a year.

SalaryStated by Sanford Health
$330,000
Pay for this role, in USD per year, as stated in the listing.
RoleInternal Medicine Physician
LocationDetroit Lakes, MN
EmploymentFull-time
Pay$330,000
PostedOct 1, 2026 · 3w ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the employer's listing.

What you'll do

  • Provide internal medicine care in a clinic alongside 2 physicians and 3 nurse practitioners
  • Deliver geriatrics services at local long-term care and assisted living facilities
  • Cover clinic call 1 day per week and take call 7 weekends a year
  • Set a 4- or 5-day workweek, with flexibility around daily start and finish times

What you bring

  • You hold Board Certification in Internal Medicine or are Board Eligible

Who this fits

This role suits a board-certified or board-eligible internal medicine physician seeking a clinic-based practice with geriatrics work. You can choose a 4- or 5-day week; call includes 1 day per week and 7 weekends a year. The compensation floor is $330,000 for the first 2 years, with a $100,000 retention incentive tied to remaining a 1.0 FTE for 4 years.

From the employer

Location MN, Detroit Lakes

Facility Detroit Lakes Clinic

Specialty Internal Medicine

Visas Accepted N/A

Practice Details

Sanford Health is currently seeking a Board Certified/ Board Eligible Internal Medicine physician to join their growing team at Sanford Health Clinic in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Established two-physician practice along with three nurse practitioners providing geriatrics services at local long-term care and assisted living facilities.

  • Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am -5:00pm . Option to work 4 or 5 days a week with flexibility on start and end times. Call expectation is 7 weekends a year and 1 day per week mainly for clinic call. Hospitalist program at hospital.
  • Multi-specialty group practice including audiology, behavioral health, dermatology, family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics & gynecology, orthopedics, podiatry, surgery, urology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and outreach specialties from Fargo.

Compensation Package

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Competitive compensation package includes:

  • Compensation floor of $330,000 for the first two years of the employment contract, plus estimated potential to exceed compensation floor from personally performed wRVUs.
  • In addition, a $100,000 retention incentive to be paid if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 4 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details)

About this Community

Detroit Lakes balances an excellent quality of life, a strong economy, and a safe, clean living environment. DL is conveniently located on 4-lane highway; 200 miles to Minneapolis & 40 minutes from Fargo/Moorhead, within a beautiful lakes community.

Job Function Physicians

Req Number R-

Equal Employment Opportunity

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