MVH - Silver Bay Physician - Medical Specialist 3 / Intermittent / Day Shift

Location: Silver Bay, MN (primary work location is Silver Bay; candidates from across Minnesota may be considered). Telework is not eligible. This is a limited, intermittent position with no after-hours call responsibilities.

About the role

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a part-time Primary Care Physician / Medical Specialist 3 to provide primary medical care to Veterans residing at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay. The home offers long-term skilled-nursing care for 50 veterans in a home-like environment along the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Physicians perform CMS regulatory visits, new admission physical examinations, and sub-acute clinical assessments averaging 4 resident visits per week. The position works in conjunction with an on-site Nurse Practitioner and has access to Behavioral Therapists, Social Workers, and Certified Nurse Specialists.

This intermittent position requires 8 hours of work every two weeks. Hours are flexible and can be completed through various schedules, such as a half-day weekly, a full day every other week, after hours, weekends, or a combination. There are no after-hours call responsibilities or clinical duties when off-site. After-hours and weekend on-call coverage is provided by a rotation of MDVA staff physicians and nurse practitioners experienced in skilled-nursing care.

This is a salaried position not tied to revenue billing or productivity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care medical services to MVH residents following all state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Deliver medical services through the Minnesota Veterans Homes Medical Clinic Group Practice to ensure complete and timely medical coverage for the MVH, adhering to CMS, State of Minnesota, and Veterans Affairs regulations for nursing home care.
• Provide clinical consultation for physician services regulatory requirements and best practices in collaboration with MVH leadership and clinical teams as the Medical Director.
• Collaborate with the Healthcare Division senior leadership team on clinical initiatives that support and benefit all Minnesota Veterans Homes.
• Travel between state nursing homes as needed in case of extreme clinical needs.
• Occasional travel to Minneapolis for meetings may be required.

Requirements

• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted Minnesota licensure as a Medical Doctor.
• Ability to be credentialed at the Federal Veterans Administration at time of hire or within the probationary period.
• Active, up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) provider qualification.
• Successful completion of:
  • Employment reference checks, including review of job performance documentation and contact with former employer(s).
  • A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check (finalist must pass).
  • A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening or chest x-ray prior to employment.
  • A driver’s license check (may be required).

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of geriatric care experience.

Pay

$97.68 - $146.58 per hour.

Schedule

• Intermittent, limited-term position with an end date of approximately two years.
• 8 hours of work every two weeks, with flexible scheduling options (e.g., half-day weekly, full day every other week, after hours, weekends, or a combination).
• Day shift; days of work vary.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing income after retirement (after at least three years of service).
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues, and daily living/convenience services.

Note: Benefits eligibility varies based on employment type, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service.