PHYSICIAN - Advanced Gastroenterology - Duluth, MN

Building Location:

Building A - Duluth Clinic - 1st Street

Department:

2901030 GASTROENTEROLOGY - EH DC

Job Description:

Our Gastroenterology section is seeking an Advanced Endoscopist as part of a planned expansion. Expertise in bariatric endoscopy and/or ESD are preferred. The section serves a 357-bed tertiary referral center with opportunities for outreach into surrounding communities. The facility features an outpatient endoscopy unit and side-by-side clinic with 8 endoscopy suites. An IM hospitalist service manages all GI admissions and GI functions as a consultative service. Eleven NPs/PAs and six General GI Physicians support outpatient management of IBS, IBD and liver disease and the inpatient GI consultation service. This position accommodates subspecialty interests and provides a 1:3 call schedule.

Practice Specifics:

• Our current group of seven physicians includes 6 general and one advanced endoscopy gastroenterologist working in a 100% consultative practice.
• Currently offered procedures include ERCP, SpyGlass Cholangioscopy, EUS (diagnostic and therapeutic), RFA, cryotherapy, EMR and enteral stenting.
• Latest model Olympus endoscopes, EUS processors, and Omega fixed table fluoroscopy unit.
• State-of-the-art Digestive Health Center performing a full spectrum of endoscopy procedures.
• New hospital opened July 2023.
• All GI hospital admissions are managed by IM hospitalist service.
• University of Minnesota medical school affiliation.
• Teaching, research and outreach opportunities available.
• Compensation is guaranteed base salary with incentive for production for the duration of employment, not an RVU based model, no buy-ins.
• Flexible on FTE.
• Excellent school districts, ability to live in an urban or rural environment and be minutes from work.

Requirements:

• BC/BE in Gastroenterology required.
• Advanced GI Fellowship required.

Location:

• Duluth, MN (150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul).
• Regional service area: 490,000.
• Physician‑led, integrated healthcare delivery system.

Compensation:

$780,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Benefits:

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.