Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 Summary:
Position: Hospitalist at Altru Hospital Collaborative Team Environment – Join a
strong group of dedicated hospitalists who value teamwork and patient-centered
care. Enjoy Variety in Your Schedule – Two dynamic roles: Rounder or Admitter,
offering flexibility and professional growth. Manageable Patient Volumes – •
Rounder: Average 12–20 patients per day • Admitter: Typically 6–12 admissions
per shift Work-Life Balance Built In – Benefit from a 7-on/7-off schedule,
giving you the time you need to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
Requirements: Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine Licensed MD/DO
in ND and MN The Hospitalist's role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and
treating patients at Altru, providing comprehensive care for injuries and
illnesses. Hospitalists’ responsibilities include counseling patients on
preventive healthcare measures and exercising professional judgment in alignment
with Altru’s policies and standards. The position requires achieving annual
Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals, supporting department objectives,
and maintaining accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care
and appropriate reimbursement. Essential Job Functions: Evaluates, provides
diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru who present with injuries or
illnesses. Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
consistent with Altru’s policies and standards. Achieves the Altru Patient
Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis.
Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department
on an annual basis. Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality
patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru. Performs
other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Doctorate within specified field of
medical practice from respective accredited school. Must be admissible to sit
for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board
and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of
Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association
(AOA) board certification. Board certification in area of specialty must be
obtained within six years of employment. Must be granted medical staff
appointments at Altru and associated facilities as are necessary to the
commission of duties prior to commencement of employment. Must be insurable
under the Health System’s professional liability carrier prior to commencement
of employment. Be legally licensed to practice medicine by the North Dakota
Board of Medicine and/or Minnesota Board of Medicine, depending on the location
of the practice to which they are assigned. Language Requirements: This position
requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure
effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team
members. This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates
requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply. Physical Demands : • Sit:
Occasionally (5-33%) • Stand: Frequently (34-66%) • Walk: Frequently (34-66%) •
Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%) • Reach: Frequently (34-66%) • Crawl: Not
Applicable • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%) • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%) •
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) • See: Continuously (67-100%) • Hear:
Continuously (67-100%) Weight Demands: • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary
(<10 pounds) • Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds) • Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable Working Conditions: • Indoor: Continuously
(67-100%) • Outdoor: Not Applicable • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as
their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive
daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month
to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally
not expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver
Reference ID: R6842 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best
care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors —
we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At
Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what
we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest
technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take
your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small
community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its
full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and
401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life
and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO) At Altru,
everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe
in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the
trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to
quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can
thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the
latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving
back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of
a small community with a big heart. Want a closer look at life at Altru? Follow
us on our careers social channels to see our people, culture, and impact in
action—and stay up to date on new opportunities. Facebook.com/AltruCareers
Instagram.com/AltruCareers Altru provides reasonable accommodations to
individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers
to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process
to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for
pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s
Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Altru is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal
Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no
charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at
hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is
available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates
in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if
necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new
employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.