Digestive Center Medical Director - Physician - St. Cloud, MN

Job Shift: Day

Assignment Category: Part-time regular

Hours per Pay Period: 16

Work From Home 100%: No

Pay Ranges: 620000-700000

Job Identification: 230404

Job Category: Provider

Job Schedule: Full time

Lead with Purpose, Practice with Excellence

Summary

CentraCare is seeking a visionary and collaborative Digestive Center Medical Director to lead our General Gastroenterology team in advancing high-quality, patient-centered care across Central Minnesota.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you will co-lead the General Gastroenterology specialty in partnership with the Digestive Center Director, providing clinical leadership while the Director focuses on operational strategy. You will drive strategic planning, recruitment, and outreach efforts; champion quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives; and supervise and mentor physicians and advanced practice providers. The role includes oversight of general endoscopic procedures and quality metrics, including colon cancer screening and interventional techniques, as well as close collaboration across specialties to optimize care delivery. You will also represent CentraCare through professional leadership and community engagement.

Note: This role does not encompass oversight of Interventional Endoscopy operations, which are managed separately by the Director of Interventional Endoscopy.

What You’ll Gain:

This role offers a meaningful leadership opportunity with direct impact on patient care and provider experience, within a supportive and forward-thinking team culture. You’ll have access to professional growth opportunities, including research collaboration, regional influence, and ongoing education and leadership development through CentraCare’s accredited programs, along with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

• This 0.2-0.4 FTE position is a unique opportunity for a physician leader to shape the future of digestive health services within a thriving, mission-driven health system.

• Additional FTE available within our practice settings.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary range: $620,000 - $700,000 per year

• Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity

• Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate

• May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based (RVU) compensation.

• Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications:

Required:

• Board-certified MD/DO with at least two years of clinical experience

• Proven leadership capabilities or strong leadership potential

• Experience in general GI procedures or quality improvement initiatives in digestive health

• Passion for innovation, quality improvement, and team development

• Eligible for unrestricted Minnesota licensure.

Department Information:

At CentraCare, we are committed to excellence through integrity, compassion, and innovation. Our Digestive Center is a dynamic environment where multidisciplinary collaboration drives continuous improvement and exceptional outcomes.

CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital is ranked #2 in Minnesota for colon cancer surgery and gastroenterology & GI surgery by U.S. News & World Report (2025), reflecting our clinical excellence in GI care. We proudly serve rural Central Minnesota communities through accessible, high-volume GI services, including emergency transfers and virtual care integration.

Our Location

CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model. St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St. Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons.

About CentraCare

St. Cloud, Minnesota:

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.