LAKE REGION MEDICAL GROUP, P.A. DERMATOLOGIST OPPORTUNITY IN FERGUS FALLS, MN:
Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. (LRMG) is seeking a full-time Board Eligible or Board-Certified Dermatologist to serve as the lead dermatologist and build/develop/expand our dermatology program in Fergus Falls, MN.
This is an exceptional opportunity to establish and lead a thriving dermatology service with strong organizational support in a high-need area (nearest dermatologist is 45 miles away). You will have dedicated advanced practice provider physician extender support and have the opportunity to collaborate closely with our Cancer Care and Research Center (for skin cancer management) and Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery team.
Practice Highlights:
- Primary focus on medical dermatology with a strong core foundation in diagnosing, treating, and managing complex skin diseases. Option to incorporate cosmetics and Mohs surgery as desired.
- Sciton laser on site,
- Robust internal referral base draws from 5 clinics, supporting a primary service area population of 70,000.
- High-volume practice potential with lucrative earning power
EMR SYSTEM: EPIC
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.
- Base compensation guaranteed salary starting at $550,000.00/year for the first 2 years of employment, plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production hours worked (wRVU's).
- Annual CME reimbursement allowance & paid professional dues and memberships
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Generous and competitive sign-on bonus available; apply for additional details
- 401K Plan eligibility after 6 months of employment, and generous employer contribution
- Health, dental, long term and short-term disability insurance available; professional liability insurance covered
- 6 weeks of time off per calendar year for full-time employment
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Fergus Falls is an area known for excellent private and public school systems community college, local wineries & breweries, low cost of living, nearby zoos, big box retail (Home Depot, Applebee's, Caribou Coffee, Walmart, and more), movie theater, bowling alley, event center, nearby resorts & casinos, health spas, YMCA, fishing, cross country skiing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, & biking.
- 8-golf courses within a 30-mile radius of city
- Number 1 county in the United States with most lakes, with 1,100 lakes in Ottertail County
- Central lakes biking/walking trail begins in Fergus Falls and is a 55-mile paved trail that goes to central MN
- North Country Scenic Trail runs through the town (beginning in Vermont & runs through central ND)
- Within city limits, there are 5 lakes & 19 park & recreational areas
- Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks are both under 20 miles from Fergus Falls - these natural treasures now feature newly completed bike trails that wind through pristine wilderness and stunning lake views
- Easy access to Fargo, ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2 1/2 hour drive) both with international airport access
- Children's museum & indoor playground; newly constructed children's splash pad built in 2024, and new community aquatics center opened in June of 2025
- Enjoy a safe, low crime community of 14,000 residents
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE - A MISSION DRIVEN ORGANIZATION:
We are a community-owned, non-profit healthcare system dedicated to serving the people of west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we combine the strength of a mid-sized rural network with a deep commitment to local governance and patient-centered care.
Our health system operates with an annual revenue of $180 million and serves a primary population of 55,000 residents, with a secondary reach of more than 101,000. Here, you'll find the resources of a robust organization paired with the close-knit, collaborative spirit of rural healthcare-where your work truly makes a difference. Our enterprise includes:
- 2 Hospitals
- 5 Primary/Multispecialty Clinic Locations
- 1 Cancer Care and Research Center
- 1 Senior Living Community
- 1,100 Employees
- 120 Physicians/Advanced Practice Providers
Why practice with Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. & Lake Region Healthcare?
- Lead and shape dermatology services in a growing, supportive environment with dedicated resources and APP assistance.
- Minnesota has been consistently rated one of the best states in the country to practice medicine.
- Lake Region Healthcare has been a top 100 rural & community healthcare system for the ninth consecutive year & has been listed on Newsweek's World's Best Hospital for several consecutive years.
- Our healthcare system is an independent system and locally owned and operated
- Our medical group is independent and operated by a physician-led board of directors