Digestive Center Medical Director – Physician – St. Cloud, MN

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

12h•$620,000 - $700,000

About The Position

CentraCare is seeking a visionary and collaborative Digestive Center Medical Director to lead our General Gastroenterology team in advancing high-quality, patient-centered care across Central Minnesota. In this role, you will co-lead the General Gastroenterology specialty in partnership with the Digestive Center Director, providing clinical leadership while the Director focuses on operational strategy. You will drive strategic planning, recruitment, and outreach efforts; champion quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives; and supervise and mentor physicians and advanced practice providers. The role includes oversight of general endoscopic procedures and quality metrics, including colon cancer screening and interventional techniques, as well as close collaboration across specialties to optimize care delivery. You will also represent CentraCare through professional leadership and community engagement. Note: This role does not encompass oversight of Interventional Endoscopy operations, which are managed separately by the Director of Interventional Endoscopy. This role offers a meaningful leadership opportunity with direct impact on patient care and provider experience, within a supportive and forward-thinking team culture. You’ll have access to professional growth opportunities, including research collaboration, regional influence, and ongoing education and leadership development through CentraCare’s accredited programs, along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. This 0.2-0.4 FTE position is a unique opportunity for a physician leader to shape the future of digestive health services within a thriving, mission-driven health system. Additional FTE available within our practice settings. At CentraCare, we are committed to excellence through integrity, compassion, and innovation. Our Digestive Center is a dynamic environment where multidisciplinary collaboration drives continuous improvement and exceptional outcomes. CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital is ranked #2 in Minnesota for colon cancer surgery and gastroenterology & GI surgery by U.S. News & World Report (2025), reflecting our clinical excellence in GI care. We proudly serve rural Central Minnesota communities through accessible, high-volume GI services, including emergency transfers and virtual care integration. CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model. St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St. Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons.

Requirements

Board-certified MD/DO with at least two years of clinical experience
Proven leadership capabilities or strong leadership potential
Experience in general GI procedures or quality improvement initiatives in digestive health
Passion for innovation, quality improvement, and team development
Eligible for unrestricted Minnesota licensure.

Responsibilities

Co-lead the General Gastroenterology specialty in partnership with the Digestive Center Director
Drive strategic planning, recruitment, and outreach efforts
Champion quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives
Supervise and mentor physicians and advanced practice providers
Oversight of general endoscopic procedures and quality metrics, including colon cancer screening and interventional techniques
Close collaboration across specialties to optimize care delivery
Represent CentraCare through professional leadership and community engagement