Seeking Pediatrician to join Pediatric Position - 32-hour work week located 30 miles Northwest of the Twin Cities

Physician: Pediatric: General
Market: Non-Metropolitan (Less than 50,000)
Job ID:8096
Verified Date:09/18/2023
Loan Repayment:Yes
Sign on Bonus:Yes
Practice Type: Employed
Accept J1 Visa:No
Accept H1b Visa:No
Permanent: Full time Pediatric: General

What you need to know:

Practice Details

  • Seeking a BE/BC Pediatrician to replace retiring physician.
  • Join thriving physician owned multi-specialty group located Northwest of Minneapolis
  • 32-hour work week
  • 95% Outpatient 5% Inpatient
  • Pediatricians round on babies
  • Call 1:10
  • Opportunity to do circumcisions, if desired
  • Track to shareholder status
  • Full time position
  • Outreach Specialty Services

Compensation Details

  • Competitive Guaranteed Salary for each of the first two years.
  • 2 year Track to Partnership
  • Loan repayment through MN Rural Health to apply for
    Four weeks of vacation
  • One week of CME
  • Competitive relocation package
  • 401K pension
  • Full-family benefits
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid mal-practice premiums

Community Details

  • Treasured location nestled 33 miles from Minneapolis 
  • Sturgis Parks & Beach, Several Parks, Beaches and trails; Cinema, Several Parks, 3 Golf Courses
  • An eclectic mix of antique stores, numerous lakes, natural beauty and modern conveniences
  • Low Crime Rate, Excellent School Systems and low cost of living
  • Build your Dream home on Lake Front Property with Access to Minneapolis in under 45 Minutes!

Recruiter Insights

Ideal Candidate:  This Pediatric opportunity is perfectly suited for the BE/BC specialist ready to fast-track to partnership with a leading physician-owned multi-practice group and make market leading income on the way. 

Location:  Choose to live in this beautiful bedroom community with easy access to Minneapolis or one of the Northwest affluent suburbs.  Buffalo offers a vibrant art scene with Buffalo Lake nearby and under the welcome arms of the magical Twin Cities an easy 42 miles away for year around sports of the Vikings, Twins and Timberwolves, amazing food and concert venues on every artists list. 

Compensation:  Your earnings will provide ample room for a great home along with wealth accumulation and preservation, with the median home sales price of $249,450 and a sprawling 3-bedroom, 4-bath, 3,787 square foot home with acres list for $475,000. 

About Organization:  This Physician-owned multi-practice group is staffed with 59 Providers and is built a reputation for excellence and retaining great talent with a track to partnership and the opportunity to develop as a leader and make decisions for the long-term success of the practice.    

Community Profile What is nice to know.

Closest International Airports:

  • 47 miles: Minneapolis, MN (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
  • 185 miles: Duluth, MN (DLH / KDLH) Duluth International Airport
  • 211 miles: Fargo, ND (FAR / KFAR) Hector International Airport

Closest Major City:

  • 33 miles to Minneapolis, MN
  • 41 miles to Saint Paul, MN
  • 262 miles to Madison, WI
  • 288 miles to Omaha, NE

Closest Domestic Airport:

  • 34 miles: Saint Cloud, MN (STC / KSTC) St. Cloud Regional Airport
  • 47 miles: Minneapolis, MN (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
  • 105 miles: Brainerd, MN (BRD / KBRD) Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

Cost of Living:

  • Median housing cost: $183,770
  • Mean Property Tax Rate 1.05%

Colleges and Universities:

  •  Hennepin Technical College (about 24 miles; Brooklyn Park, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,515)
  • North Hennepin Community College (about 25 miles; Brooklyn Park, MN; FT enrollment: 4,943)
  • Anoka-Ramsey Community College (about 26 miles; Coon Rapids, MN; FT enrollment: 5,918)
  • Saint Cloud State University (about 30 miles; Saint Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 12,822)
  • Rasmussen College-Minnesota (about 31 miles; St. Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 4,575)
  • St Cloud Technical and Community College (about 32 miles; Saint Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 3,493)
  • Minneapolis Community and Technical College (about 32 miles; Minneapolis, MN; FT enrollment: 6,726)

 

Demographics:

  • White (94%)
  • Hispanic (2.3%) 
  • Two or more races (1.5%) 

 

Taxes:

  • State Income Tax Rate - 5.35% - 9.85%%
  • State Sales Tax Rate - 6.88%
  • Property Tax Rate - 1.05%

Major Industry:

  • Manufacturing (19%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Other services, except public administration (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)

Recreation:

  • Buffalo's 30 large and small parks are instrumental in the City's beauty, community spirit, and activities. Their meticulous care shines through in the high quality of each park and recreation area.
  • Bentfield Mills Park has baseball, softball, football and soccer fields, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a large play structure, benches, picnic shelters, and concession stands.  In the winter, the Buffalo Civic Center has two indoor ice rinks and hosts shows and sporting events.
  • Beautiful Sturges Park offers picnicking areas with tables, benches and cooking grills, two pavilions available for reservation, a fishing pier, boat landing, play area, boat and game rentals, basketball park, playground equipment, restrooms, and water fountains. Sturges Spring runs year round, the land is rolling and contains mature trees, flowers, and almost 1300 feet of lake frontage for swimming.

Arts & Culture:

  • Buffalo hosts an array of artists who gather as the Buffalo Art Guild. 
  • The Buffalo Community Orchestra is another popular artistic outlet, boasting over 50 members. Their seasonal concerts always fill the house. Often during the holidays, the orchestra, the Wright County Chamber Chorus and the Wright Ringers hand bell choir put on quite a performance!
  • The Buffalo Community Theatre celebrates its 30th year of providing top-notch theater productions to our community and surrounding area. From family fun shows like Winnie the Pooh, to comedies like Hot Flashes, to childhood memories of the Addams Family or Mary Poppins, there is a show sure to delight you!
  • Enjoy free concerts July August at Sturges Parkshore Pavilion on Buffalo Lake every Thursday from 7-8:30 pm.

Sports for the Spectator:

  • Buffalo Riverworks offers a variety of different spectator sporting events, including, Pro-Wrestling Matches, Roller Derby, Boxing Matches, MMA Fights, and Buffalo Blitz Indoor Football.
  • Easy access to Minneapolis to watch your favoriate professional sports team, including the Timberwolves, Vikings, Twins, Wild.
  • The University of Minnesota is a short drive away to watch exciting and competitive basketball, football, volleyball, hockey and much more!  

Sports for the Participant:

  • Join one or more adult sports leagues offered in Buffalo, including, hockey, softball, bowling, basketball and many more.
  • Come out and play the Wild Marsh Golf Club, located on the south side of Buffalo Lake.
  • Miles of biking and walking trails.
  • At both Sturges Park and Lake Pulaski you can rent paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, pontoons and fishing boats. Games such as bocce ball are also available for rent and can be used while picnicking in the park.

Shopping:

  • There are also several traditional retail shoppes, and shoppes offering true antiques, that are open daily.
  • Menards; Target; Walmart
  • 45 minutes to the Mall of America 

Top Five things to do:

  1. Enjoy the active and unique Arts and Historical events with the town coming together for the Concerts in the Park series throughout July and August at Sturgis Parkside Pavilion. 
  2. See the 4 shows per year at the Buffalo Community Theatre with the big reputation for great shows, talented actors and a 30-year history of fun for the fans of the stage. 
  3. Some of Minnesota's scenic Golf course are located in Buffalo with Wild Marsh Golf Club overlooking Mike Lake, trees, rolling terrain and beautifully bent-grass fairways. 
  4. Wear your favorite Purple Jersey's and jump in the car for a 40-mile short drive to catch a Vikings game, cheer for the Twins or root for the young and talented Minnesota Timberwolves.  Afterwards head to some of the best restaurants throughout the upper Midwest.   
  5. Over 25 parks along with living between Lake Buffalo and Lake Pulaski will fill your Summers with boating, biking, hiking and more.