PRACTICE SPECIFICS
Our Gastroenterology section is seeking BE/BC general Gastroenterologists as part of a planned expansion. Our section serves a state-of-the-art 357-bed tertiary referral center opened in July 2023 with opportunities for outreach into surrounding communities. The facility features an outpatient endoscopy unit and side by side clinic with 8 endoscopy suites and a motility lab. An IM hospitalist service manages all GI admissions and GI functions as a consultative service. 11 NPs/PAs support outpatient management of IBS, IBD and liver disease and the inpatient GI consultation service. This position can accommodate subspecialty interests and we have a goal of minimum 1: 8 call schedule. ERCP and EUS experience not required.
- Our current group of physicians includes four general gastroenterologists, one gastrointestinal hospitalist joining March of 2025, one general gastroenterologist joining in 2026, and one therapeutic endoscopist working in a 100% consultative practice. We have a goal of 8-9 general gastroenterologists and 3 advanced endoscopists
- Compensation is guaranteed base salary with incentive for production for the duration of employment, not an RVU based model, no buy-ins.
- State-of-the-art Digestive Health Center performing a full spectrum of endoscopy procedures with opportunities to expand based on physician interest
- All GI hospital admissions are managed by IM hospitalist service
- University of Minnesota medical school affiliation
- Teaching, research and outreach opportunities available
- Excellent school districts, ability to live in an urban or rural environment and be minutes from work.
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE in Gastroenterology required
LOCATION
- Duluth, MN (150 miles north of the north of Minneapolis/St. Paul)
- Regional service area: 490,000
- Physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system
COMPENSATION
- $645,000 greater of base or equal share of pool. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
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.