Working Title: MVH - Silver Bay Physician
Job Class: Medical Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID : 96087
Location : Silver Bay, MN (Primary work location is Silver Bay and it is expected the incumbent will report to Silver Bay, however MDVA is willing to consider candidates from across Minnesota.)
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Intermittent
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 08/11/2026
Closing Date : 09/11/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-Excl Oth
Division/Unit : Department of Veterans Affairs / MVH Provider Practice Group
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Varies (The incumbent will work 8 hours every two weeks)
Travel Required : Yes - Limited (May be required to occasionally travel to Minneapolis for meetings.)
Salary Range: $97.68 - $146.58 / hourly
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
End Date : Approximately two years
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for a part-time Primary Care Physician / Medical Specialist 3 to provide primary physician medical care to Veterans residing at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay. The incumbent is expected to report to the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay to provide care.
The Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay provides long-term Skilled-Nursing Care for 50 veterans in a home-like environment along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Physicians perform CMS regulatory visits, new admission physical examinations and sub-acute clinical assessments averaging 4 resident visits a week. Physicians work in conjunction with a facility Nurse Practitioner staffed on site. Clinical care specialties available at the MVH-Silver Bay include Behavioral Therapist, Social Workers and Certified Nurse specialists.
This position is designated as intermittent and the incumbent will work 8 hours every two weeks. Working hours are flexible and work obligations can be completed by working a half-day weekly, a full day every other week, working after hours/weekends or a combination of the above. There are NO after-hour call responsibilities or clinical responsibilities when off site. After-hours/weekend on-call responsibilities are provided by a rotation of Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs staff physicians and nurse practitioners well-versed in Skilled-Nursing Level of Care.
This is a salaried position and is NOT tied to revenue billing or productivity requirements.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide primary care medical services to MVH residents following all state and federal regulatory requirements.
Provide medical services through Minnesota Veterans Homes Medical Clinic Group Practice to ensure that medical coverage for the MVH is complete and timely following the CMS, State of Minnesota, and Veterans Affairs regulations for nursing home care.
Provide clinical consultation for physician services regulatory requirements and best practice in collaboration with MVH leadership and clinical teams as the Medical Director.
Collaborate with the Healthcare Division senior leadership team regarding clinical initiatives that would support and benefit all Minnesota Veterans Homes.
Travel between state nursing homes as needed, in case of extreme clinical needs.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)
Minimum Qualifications
Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
An active, unrestricted Minnesota licensure as a Medical Doctor.
The ability to be credentialed at the Federal Veterans Administration at time of hire or within probationary period.
An active up to date Basic Life Support (BLS) provider qualification.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of geriatric care experience.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s).When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
Finalist may be required to pass a driver's license check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
