PHYSICIAN - Gastroenterology - Brainerd, MN

Gastroenterology – Brainerd Clinic

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. The Brainerd Clinic is located in Brainerd, MN.

• Current team of 1 MD and 2 APPs
• 70% endoscopy, 20% clinic, 10% inpatient
• All admissions managed by IM hospitalist service
• Call: 1 weekend a month, 1 night a week
• Ability to practice “bread and butter” GI
• No buy‑in, no malpractice, no overhead, no seniority issues

Provide comprehensive gastroenterology care, including endoscopic procedures, clinic and inpatient services according to the outlined practice distribution. Manage patient care within the established call schedule and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

• Board certified / board eligible in Gastroenterology
• Per physician licensing requirements in Minnesota (including MD or DO licensure)

• Brainerd, MN – located at the center of Minnesota with Delta Airport hub offering twice‑daily flights to MSP
• Population of 65,000 in Brainerd Lakes Area; regional service area of 115,000
• Approximately 125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul

Greater of $715,000 salary or floor. Eligible for additional compensation through bonuses, quality incentives, or production‑based compensation.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Professional development: tuition reimbursement and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources

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.