Physician - Gastroenterologist in Brainerd, MN

Essentia Health Brainerd is part of an integrated health system that includes a 165 Bed hospital - St. Joseph’s Medical Center and a 100 + Physician Multi Specialty group, representing 25 medical specialties and providing care at 7 locations.

Brainerd is situated an easy drive 125 miles north of Minneapolis. We have over 465 lakes in the area, ideal for boating, swimming, and fishing! Bike, hike, rollerblade, snowmobile, or ATV on the miles and miles of trails winding through lakes, rivers and forests. Attend one of the numerous community or art festivals. We also boast award winning golf courses given the award of "Top 100 Public courses to play" by Golf Digest. 520 holes of golf! Along with the amenities for outdoor enthusiasts, Brainerd offers excellent schools, rated in the top 1000 schools nationwide by Newsweek, fine dining, distinct shopping, and activities for all ages, an active community arts and theatre program. Visit to learn more about the community.

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

· Current team of 1 MD and 2 APPs

· 70% endoscopy, 20% clinic and 10% inpatient

· All admissions managed by IM hospitalist service

· Call is 1 weekend a month, 1 night a week

· Ability to practice “bread and butter” GI!

· No buy-in, no malpractice, no overhead and no seniority issues

LOCATION

· Brainerd, MN – located at the center of Minnesota

· Home to top bike trails, lakes, hunting, fishing, schools, and restaurants in rural MN

· Brainerd has a Delta Airport hub with twice-daily flights to MSP

· Brainerd Lakes Area population: 65,000; Regional service area: 115,000

· 125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul

COMPENSATION

· $715,000 Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

Search or Apply online at or contact:

Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter
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REQUIREMENTS

• BC/BE in Gastroenterology

• ERCP preferred