Family Medicine Physician | Enjoy Autonomy & Flexibility in a Supportive Environment

Riverwood Healthcare Center is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join a thriving, physician-led healthcare system in one of Minnesota’s most scenic lake communities.

If you’re looking for a practice where you can enjoy autonomy, manageable call, strong specialty support, and a true quality-of-life lifestyle, Riverwood offers the best of rural medicine without sacrificing resources or collaboration.

Why Family Medicine Physicians Choose Riverwood

• 80% outpatient clinic practice
• Minimal call responsibilities
• No OB required
• Dedicated Hospitalists manage inpatient care
• Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by employed physicians
• RN support for in-basket management and patient coordination
• EPIC EMR system

Strong Compensation & Financial Support

• Sign-On Bonus
• Generous Loan Forgiveness
• Quality incentive opportunities
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• CME allowance + cell phone stipend
• Retirement savings with company match

Comprehensive Benefits

• Fully paid family health insurance
• Vision & dental coverage
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability
• Life & accidental death insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Identity Theft & Legal Shield plans
• Onsite Employee Fitness Center
• Provider wellness and counseling support through VITAL WorkLife

Practice Environment

Join a collaborative team of:

• 11 Family Medicine Physicians
• 2 Internal Medicine Physicians
• 20 Advanced Practice Providers
• Dedicated Hospitalists & ER Physicians
• Orthopaedics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, Urology, Oncology, Behavioral Health, and more

Riverwood Healthcare Center includes:

• 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
• 3 full-service clinic locations
• Level III Trauma Center
• Joint Commission Gold Seal Accreditation

Recent investments include:

• Newly expanded outpatient clinic
• Ongoing 72,000 sq ft surgery expansion

Riverwood Healthcare Center is an independent, fully integrated health system with three primary care clinics and a highly acclaimed critical access hospital. Offering our patients all private hospital rooms, a deluxe birthing center and state-of-the-art ICU along with a Level III Trauma Center.

We are proud of our partnerships and the ability to provide an incredible variety of services to our patients, from the comfort of their local community – Cardiology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, OB/GYN, Urology, Neck/Back and Spine, Behavioral Health, Oncology – all with a patient-centered, team approach to care.  

MISSION         To improve health by providing high-quality, compassionate and personalized care

VISION            The region’s preferred health system providing exceptional, high-value care

VALUES           Integrity, Compassion, Adaptability, Respect, Excellence...with JOY

As employees of Riverwood Healthcare Center, we believe there is no higher responsibility than to provide and ensure high-quality care.  We work to create a supportive and caring environment for our patients, customers, and co-workers.  We know it takes each of us to make a difference. Above all, we will strive for excellence by consistently doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason. 

Live where everyone else vacations! 

Riverwood Healthcare Center is located in a beautiful setting in Minnesota’s Northwoods and Up North Lake Country. Our community is known for its core values, hard work, willingness to help a neighbor and safe environment to raise a family. With several hundred lakes and several scenic rivers (Mississippi, Ripple, Rice) within Aitkin County, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing are just some of the world-class recreational activities to be enjoyed.

Scenic forests harbor excellent hunting, as well as trails for biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.  Nationally recognized mountain biking trails allow for hours of adventure and challenge on the trails.  Championship-level golf courses and specialty shopping abound along with a variety of cultural and entertainment venues. You will find a community where your children’s education is a top priority, with opportunities for the arts, athletics, and other extracurricular activities.

• Located just two hours north of Minneapolis – St. Paul  
• Rich variety of local businesses  
• Strong public education K-12 school system with enriched, advanced placement and honors programs available  
• Exceptional opportunities for the arts, athletics, and other extracurricular activities