Rural Family Medicine Physician - The Hidden Gem of Nebraska

Family Medicine Opportunity in Rural Nebraska

If you're seeking a broad-scope Family Medicine role with outstanding autonomy, community support, and exceptional financial incentives, this opportunity delivers. Join a well-supported rural clinic where you'll care for all ages and have access to inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medicine, backed by a collegial team and a financially sound health system.

Job Description

• You'll join a rural health clinic with 2 full-time physicians, 1 part-time internist, and 8 APPs
• Generalist role includes outpatient, inpatient, and emergency care (ER averages 80 visits/month)
• Fully equipped hospital with on-site specialists, telehealth behavioral health, and infusion services
• Facilities include 6 clinic exam rooms, 1 procedure room, 12 inpatient beds, and 1 OR

Schedule

• Full-time with broad scope coverage across clinic, inpatient, and ER settings
• Night call supported by a telehealth "doc-in-a-box" partnership; ER callback is 30 minutes
• Low inpatient census (average 0-2 patients); weekend ER covered by APPs
• Strong camaraderie; providers share patients in a supportive, low-turnover environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $325K guaranteed base salary plus a $25K sign-on bonus
• $30K retention bonus paid over years 2-4 ($10K annually)
• $25K/year student loan repayment for up to 10 years (max $250K)
• Full benefits package including malpractice with tail, 401(k) match, and relocation support

Requirements

• Family Medicine physician comfortable seeing all ages and practicing full-scope rural medicine
• Board certification not required; all experience levels considered
• Must be able to cover outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings

Community Overview

Located in Alma, a quiet, rural Nebraska community with scenic lake access and small-town charm. Expansion planned for 2026 with more exam rooms, a second OR, and expanded therapy space. Well-respected local patient base with strong support from regional health partners. Financially sound health system with recent growth from 75 to 110 employees.