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PHYSICIAN - Gastroenterology - Brainerd, MN

Essentia Health

Brainerd, MN 56401 • 9/13/2025

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PRACTICE SPECIFICS

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, roller-blade, snowmobile, or ATVon 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 www.explorebrainerdlakes.com 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

REQUIREMENTS

  • BC/BE Gastroenterology

COMPENSATION

  • $570,000 Greater of Salary or Floor. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

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

Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careersor contact:

Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter

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Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: 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. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .
Job Location:Brainerd Clinic
Shift Rotation:Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
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