Medical Director & Rural Medicine Physician
Oshkosh, Nebraska
Aligned Providers Wyoming, an independent provider-owned group, is seeking an Experienced Rural Medicine Physician and Medical Director to join us in Oshkosh, Nebraska. This is a leadership role, with the right candidate also practicing hospital medicine and primary care.
About the Opportunity
The Rural Medicine Director role is a unique role that blends emergency, hospital, and primary care. The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Family Medicine, with a background in Emergency medicine and managing diverse and critical cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality patient care in emergency, hospitalist, and clinic settings.
- Supervise advanced practice providers.
- Oversee nursing home care.
- Manage or delegate care for admitted patients.
- Coordinate departmental operations.
- Serve as a liaison and support hospital policies.
- Engage in quality improvement and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
We are looking for candidates who possess strong leadership, organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to care. If you are dedicated to delivering top-quality care to a grateful community, this is the job for you.
Ideal applicants will:
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- Have 1-2 years of rural experience.
- Be comfortable commuting and staying at the hospital during shifts.
- Have leadership experience.
- Be comfortable in a low-volume ED.
- Enjoy working with an older population.
- Desired to provide long-term, consistent care to a small community.
About Aligned Providers Wyoming
Aligned Providers Wyoming (APW) is a Wyoming-based, provider-owned ED and HM clinician management group. Since 2016, AP Wyoming has served as a regional group that is highly invested in the community. APW is a tight-knit team, committed to continually advancing clinical leadership, care quality, and the business side of medicine. Today, APW serves hospitals throughout Wyoming and surrounding regions. At APW, we work to ensure our clinicians feel fulfilled and are happily invested in coming to work every day. We foster a work environment in which providers are part of a dynamic and well-organized team dedicated to delivering quality healthcare to each and every patient.
Our Mission
We strive to build fulfilled clinical teams that deliver patient-focused care and consistently innovate to improve and thrive. We do so by prioritizing a culture of service and aligning the priorities of hospital and provider teams to provide exceptional patient care.
Our Vision
To advance the practice of medicine by improving the wellbeing of our patient population, providers, hospitals, and the communities we serve.
Our Values
- Integrity
- Family and Community
- Selflessness
- Compassion
- Gratitude
About the Community & Facility
Living in Oshkosh, Nebraska
Oshkosh is a small town with an approximate population of 800. It is surrounded by wheat farms to the south, sandhills to the north, and corn, bean, and alfalfa farms around the North Platte River. Oshkosh is often seen as a comfortable and quiet place to live. The surrounding areas provide a beautiful and natural resource for hunting, fishing, birding, and hiking. The North Platte River national wildlife preserve makes the area one the most important in migratory bird flyways. In fact, Oshkosh has had a healthy resurgence of wildlife, including eagles, elk, moose, fox, and more. In addition, Oshkosh has an assortment of shopping, art, dining, and cultural options to explore.
About Garden County Hospital
The Regional West Garden County Hospital, while small, was designed to provide specialty care for acutely ill patients. Its critical care room is equipped for providing complete monitoring of the heart and other functions. The facility also offers:
- Healthcare clinic
- 10-bed acute care hospital
- Patient per year avg: 3048
- 40-bed intermediate care facility
- Low patient volume (Avg: 1 to 3 patients per day)
Benefits
- 3 days per week (12-hour shifts)
- $140/hour compensation
- Monthly directorship stipend: $36,000/yr ($3000 per month)
- Additional hours at $180/hr. at our Torrington, WY location (if available)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance– No cost premiums for employees; significant discount on premiums for spouse & family
- 401K with 4% match
- 1 year track to partnership (APPs included)
- No state income tax (if residing in Wyoming)
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance (includes tail coverage)
- BERA account: $3500/year (FT) or $1750/year (PT) (Business expense reimbursement account)
- Sign-on bonus eligibility, as well as other annual bonus opportunities
Responsibilities
- Rapid Assessment: Conduct prompt and thorough assessments of patients presenting with acute medical conditions or injuries, using advanced diagnostic skills to identify critical issues.
- Stabilization and Treatment: Initiate immediate interventions and provide emergency medical care to stabilize patients, addressing life-threatening conditions and ensuring a rapid response to emergencies.
- Coordination of Care: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, paramedics, and other specialists, to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care during emergencies.
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Diagnostic Procedures: Perform and interpret various diagnostic procedures, such as X-rays, CT scans, and laboratory tests, to aid in the accurate diagnosis of cases.
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Procedural Skills: Possess expertise in emergency procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and trauma resuscitation, demonstrating proficiency in handling critical medical situations.
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Communication: Effectively communicate with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to convey diagnoses, treatment plans, and provide emotional support during stressful situations.
- Continuous Learning and Training: Stay updated on the latest advancements in rural medicine, participate in ongoing training, and maintain certifications to ensure a high level of competence in managing diverse rural scenarios.
This job description is intended to provide a representation of responsibilities required. Teammates may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
Position Requirements
| Education | · MD or DO |
| Licensure/Certification |
· Board Certified in Family Medicine · WY State license (pending is acceptable at time of application) · ATLS, PALS and ACLS certification (only needed for FM providers)
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| Experience |
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| Work Authorization | · US citizenship or appropriate work authorization. |
| Work Environment |
· May work under stressful circumstances at times. · Travel may be required. |
Physical Requirements
Medium-level effort. This involves exertion of up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects more continuously.
Expectations of Teammate
“Our core values are all aligned around a culture of service to our hospital partners and our staff.”
- Trust: Always do the right thing.
- Growth: Continuously build on past success.
- Partnership: Every relationship is essential to our success.
- Quality: Constantly enhance experiences by replicating successful practices & innovations.
Why Join Aligned Providers Wyoming?
Aligned Providers Wyoming is a tight-knit group of providers who share a dedication to taking care of one another, in order to be well-equipped to take care of our patients. We are devoted to helping clinicians find fulfilling careers where you are empowered to take ownership of your practice and enrich the lives of the patients, coworkers, and communities you serve.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Independent, clinician-owned group
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative environment
- Partnership track and profit sharing
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
Want to Learn More?
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or any of the others available on our website, we encourage you to submit an application. Contact our recruiter below with any questions or to set up an interview.
Maria Sellers
maria.sellers@alignedproviders.com
800-970-4097 EXT #6
Aligned Providers and Aligned Providers Wyoming are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.