Live Where Others Vacation

MeritCare Bemidji is seeking a BC/BE Dermatologist to join its 60-physician multi-specialty group practice in this picturesque resort community of 15,000. The dermatology practice is staffed by one full-time board-certified dermatologist and three full time nurses. General dermatology, surgical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology services are offered to a broad patient population base that includes pediatric to geriatric patients drawn from northern Minnesota. 

The practice boasts a full range of ancillary services including a phototherapy unit, a practice-owned CO2 laser and leased lasers for a variety of cosmetic and medical procedures. The practice will soon be expanding to a new 8000 sq ft facility with space for three providers, two receptionists, six or more nurses, a histology technician and an aesthetician. 

Additional services will include a Mohs surgery lab with cryostat and two-headed microscope; treatment rooms for each laser (CO2, Candela GentleMax and Candela Perfecta); treatment room for microdermabrasion (DiamondTome); large phototherapy room with patient dressing rooms, UVB, PUVA, NBUVB and hand & foot unit; two large surgical procedure rooms with nearby patient waiting area for Mohs stages; additional nurse treatment rooms for suture removal, Unna boot and other dressing changes; and an aesthetician consultation room and space for retail sale of cosmeceutical products. 

Cosmetic services currently available include sclerotherapy, chemical peels, Botox injections, Restylane and other fillers, CO2 laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, laser hair removal, laser removal of tattoos, pigmented lesions and laser treatment of vascular lesions.

Bemidji Clinic, founded in 1947 by doctors Whittemore, Groschupf and McCann, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1997. The clinic merged with MeritCare in 1988 and since that time has been extensively remodeling, including a new administration building in 1994 and a family practice center in 1995. The clinic employs 220 people.

MeritCare is a fully integrated 411-physician, multi-specialty group practice and 584-bed tertiary/trauma hospital including the 60-bed Children’s hospital located in Fargo, North Dakota and 26 regional primary care clinics in two states. 

Sister cities, Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN is a progressive, tri-college community of nearly 200,000 located on the southeastern border of North Dakota just a few miles from the beautiful lake country of western Minnesota. The area offers excellent education systems, a variety of cultural events and a host of recreational activities and entertainment venues. North Dakota was named the second best state in which to live and raise children. Currently we are seeking BE/BC physicians in several specialties. MeritCare offers a

 

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits package
• Malpractice insurance
• CME monies
• Vacation and sick time
• Meeting time
• Relocation allowance
• Generous pension plan provided by the company

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox  in Bemidji is one of the most photographed landmarks  in the United States

Bemidji, Minnesota the county seat for Beltrami County, has a population of over 11,000; the Greater Bemidji area has a population of 26,000. With vast forested areas and 600 lakes within 30 miles of Bemidji, it's a hot spot for snowmobiling, fishing hunting, hiking, skiing and tourism. The big statue of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in Bemidji is one of the most photographed landmarks in the United States. 

Bemidji is also a retail/wholesale trade center with local, national and international manufacturing. The city has over 125 shops and 50 restaurants. Woolen products are produced by Bemidji Woolen Mills and many Native American handmade goods are sold in the area. Lady Slipper Designs, a nationally recognized company, is based in Bemidji and sells locally made artifacts throughout the country. 

An educational community, Bemidji is also the home of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College.

For additional information regarding this opportunity, contact   Physician Recruiting Office Meritcare Health System P O Box MC Fargo, North Dakota  58122 800-437-4010 701-280-4856 701-280-4136 - Fax