PHYSICIAN - Advanced Gastroenterology - Duluth, MN

Practice Specifics

• Seeking an Advanced Endoscopist as part of a planned expansion; expertise in bariatric endoscopy and/or ESD preferred.
• 357-bed tertiary referral center with outreach opportunities to surrounding communities.
• Outpatient endoscopy unit and side-by-side clinic with 8 endoscopy suites.
• IM hospitalist service manages all GI admissions; GI functions as a consultative service.
• Eleven NPs/PAs and six General GI Physicians support outpatient management of IBS, IBD, and liver disease, plus the inpatient GI consultation service.
• Position accommodates subspecialty interests; 1:3 call schedule.
• Group of seven physicians: 6 general and 1 advanced endoscopy Gastroenterologist in a 100% consultative practice.
• Current procedures: 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.
• 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 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

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Benefit eligibility may vary; contact HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for full details.

Contact: Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter
Phone (work): 218-786-1774
Email: Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org