Hospitalist Physician

On-Site 2.0 FTE Openings Pay: $165 $210/hr, DOE (choice of two pay models below)

Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine physicians needed for 24/7 inpatient hospital medicine coverage.

The Opportunity

We are seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Hospital Medicine physicians to provide on-site inpatient coverage at the VA Fargo Health Care System, 2101 Elm Street N, Fargo, ND 58102. This is a non-personal services engagement under VA Health Care Resources Sharing Authority (38 U.S.C. 8153) you will not be a VA employee. Two physicians are required on site at all times, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Schedule

• 24/7 hospital medicine coverage, two 12-hour shifts daily: 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. (day) and 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. (night), local time
• 0 FTE openings; standard FTE definition is 2,184 hours/year (7-on/7-off, 12-hour shift pattern, every other pay cycle, inclusive of federal holidays)
• Minimum of 2 Board Certified/Board Eligible hospitalists on site daily
• Replacement coverage required within 2 hours if a scheduled physician cannot begin or complete a shift
• Base period of performance: 12/1 30/2027, with option periods to follow

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine (Hospital Medicine)
• Current, full and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or D.C.; North Dakota license preferred
• No history of license restriction, suspension, revocation, voluntary surrender pending action, or denial upon application
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or VHA-recognized equivalent
• Ability to obtain VA credentialing and privileging (VHA Directive 1100.20 / 1100.21) prior to starting any shift
• Active or obtainable National Provider Identifier (NPI) and current DEA registration
• Fluent spoken and written English; verifiable education and training history with no unexplained gaps
• Current documentation of TB screening (TST/IGRA), MMR and varicella immunity, Tdap (1 dose), and annual influenza vaccination (or approved exemption)
• Completion of bloodborne pathogen exposure training and Hepatitis B vaccination series (or documented declination)
• Not listed on the HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities
• Eligible to work in the U.S.; compliance with E-Verify and Immigration and Nationality Act requirements
• Willingness to carry professional liability (malpractice) insurance, workers' compensation, and standard income tax withholding as an independent contractor/locum (federal tort claims coverage does not extend to contract physicians)

Compensation Choose Your Pay Model

This assignment offers two pay structures. Tell us which you prefer when you apply.

Model A All-Inclusive Rate

Model B Separate Pay + Travel/Lodging Provided

Structure

Single blended hourly rate. You manage your own travel and lodging.

Lower clinical hourly rate. We directly book and pay for your travel, lodging, and ground transportation.

Hourly Pay Rate

$195 $210 / hr, DOE

$165 $175 / hr, DOE

Travel

Included in rate self-arranged

Round-trip travel booked and paid for each rotation

Lodging

Included in rate self-arranged

Furnished lodging provided for the full duration of each on-site rotation

Malpractice / Credentialing Support

Provided

Provided

Best for

Providers who prefer maximum flexibility and control over travel arrangements

Providers who prefer logistics handled for them and a simpler tax/expense picture

Final rate depends on experience, board certification status, availability for night/weekend/holiday shifts, and start date.

How to Apply

Submit your CV, active medical license and board certification, current BLS/ACLS certification, and three professional references. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete the VA credentialing/privileging package and may be required to provide additional documentation (NPI, DEA, immunization records) prior to a start date.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a non-personal services engagement; contract physicians are not VA employees. Pay rates shown are ranges and are not a guarantee of a specific rate; final offers are based on verified experience, credentials, and shift commitment.