Job Description

Position: Sports Medicine Physician at Altru Hospital

• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team : Join a robust group of Sports Medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons, including fellowship-trained experts in ortho trauma and hand surgery, fostering a dynamic and supportive clinical environment.

• Comprehensive Clinical Support : Benefit from dedicated APPs and experienced athletic trainers who assist with splinting, casting, and patient care—streamlining workflow and enhancing efficiency.

• On-Site Advanced Technology : Access to in-clinic ultrasound, X-ray, and PRP equipment ensures timely diagnostics and treatment options, all under one roof.

• High-Volume, Diverse Patient Base : Serve a large and growing population, including athletes from local public and rural schools—offering the potential for a thriving, fast-paced practice with strong community ties.

Requirements:

1. Board Eligible/Board Certified in Sports Medicine

2. Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Benefits Altru Offers:

1. A competitive compensation package with full benefits, relocation and immigration assistance, and generous vacation and CME time.
2. New hospital opened in January 2025
3. Paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage
4. Opportunity to teach University of North Dakota Medical School Students
5. Flexible scheduling allowing for improved work-life balance
6. Excellent referral base from Altru primary care clinics

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.

The Future of Local Healthcare:

As a regional-owned health system, Altru has provided outstanding healthcare for over 130 years. Altru’s new hospital, opened for patients in 2025, has been thoughtfully designed for our patients, visitors, and team members. The new hospital, as part of the “hospital in a park”, is surrounded by beautiful green space with walking paths and ponds.

• Our new hospital, spread over 552,000 sq. ft., includes:
• Seven above ground floors
• Space for 226 licensed patient beds
• Brand New Cardiology Clinic
• A 16-bed observation unit
• An entire unit capable of being operated at negative pressure
• 14 ORs (5 general, 1 trauma, 2 heart, 2 c-section, neuro, ortho, hybrid & robotic)

By combining world-class facilities, technology and a new approach to patient care, we are meeting our patients’ changing needs and expectations and securing our region’s healthcare future for generations to come.

Community: Grand Forks, ND
The tree-lined sidewalk streets of Grand Forks, North Dakota boast lush greenery and flowers along the Red River of the North. Grand Forks is home to about 60,000 people, making it one of the most comfortable and family-friendly locations in the U.S. Here are the top 5 reasons Grand Forks is a cooler place to call home:

• Community: Our tight-knit community is the #1 reason U.S. News ranks North Dakota as the state offering the best quality of life.
• Light traffic: With one of the best commute times in the U.S., our rush hour is measured in minutes not hours.
• Good Schools: Our public and private educational systems are some of the best in the country. Whether you’re 5 or 55, we provide outstanding educational opportunities for students of all ages and needs.
• Economy: With a consistently low unemployment rate (<3%), Grand Forks is a hub for engineering, aerospace, energy, agriculture, and healthcare.
• Weather: Whether you call it a big, small town or small, big town, Grand Forks has at least one of everything including all four seasons.

About Altru Health System

Based in Grand Forks, N.D., Altru is an independent, non-profit healthcare organization. We are physician-led, with over 300 providers and 65 specialties of care. Altru boasts an acute care hospital, specialty hospital, level II trauma center and more than two dozen practice locations throughout northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. Altru was the first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, extending Mayo Clinic expertise to the patients we serve. Altru employs over 3,400 staff and providers who are empowered to fulfill Altru’s mission – making a difference for those we care for.

Altru Family Medicine Residency offers teaching opportunities for residents and fellows in family practice and obstetrics. Also located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers research and teaching opportunities for medical students and general surgery residents.

Accreditation, Awards and, Recognition :

1. Altru Awarded on Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2024 List
2. Military Friendly Employer - Silver Status

Making a real difference. For one another.

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