Wapiti Medical Staffing is seeking a physician (MD or DO) for locum tenens Emergency Department coverage in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Financial assistance with licensing and DEA is available if needed.

Thief River Falls is near the North Dakota border and would be a great opportunity for a ND physician willing to obtain a MN license.

Wapiti covers malpractice insurance, offers flexible scheduling, and provides travel assistance for locum assignments. Bring us your skills, experience, and passion. We’ll take care of the rest.

PHYSICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES / FACILITY DETAILS

Locum tenens physician coverage (MD or DO)
12 and 24-hour shifts available (with APP overlap on weekends)
Current coverage needs are typically Thursdays through Mondays
EMR is EPIC
Trauma Level 4
7, 500 annual volume
Volume Breakdown: 625 ER visits monthly (10% emergent; 47% Urgent; 35% Less Urgent; 8% non-urgent)
Typical timeline for credentialing is 90+ days

PHYSICIAN REQUIREMENTS

Minnesota medical license (MD/DO) and DEA; Assistance with licensing and DEA available if needed.
ACLS and PALS, BLS, and stroke certifications required (If not currently stroke certified, it consists of a 2-hour online course)
Board-certified or board eligible (ABMS - Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine)
CALS (with Trauma Lab) or ATLS required (ABEM Certifications waived; ABEM Providers have to show proof of holding the ATLS certification one time)
Covid/Flu Vaccinations required but exemptions will be considered
Currently not accepting residents

ABOUT THIEF RIVER FALLS

Located where two rivers meet, Thief River Falls thrives on the entrepreneurial spirit, preserving and respecting the past, yet growing and moving toward the future. No matter what your interests- art, outdoors, education, or shopping- you will find something to love within the many clubs, groups, parks, retailers, and events that Thief River Falls has to offer.