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

Job Description

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 Youll 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 Youll 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. Youll have access to professional growth opportunities, including research collaboration, regional influence, and ongoing education and leadership development through CentraCares accredited programs, along with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

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• 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.
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• Additional FTE available within our practice settings.
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Pay and Benefits

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• Salary range: $620,000 - $700,000 per year\n
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  • Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity
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  • Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
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  • May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based (RVU) compensation.
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• Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!
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Qualifications
Required:

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• Board-certified MD/DO with at least two years of clinical experience
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• Proven leadership capabilities or strong leadership potential
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• Experience in general GI procedures or quality improvement initiatives in digestive health
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• Passion for innovation, quality improvement, and team development
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• Eligible for unrestricted Minnesota licensure.
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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.