PHYSICIAN - General Surgeon - Brainerd, MN

Essentia Health•Brainerd, MN
•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a General Surgeon to join three established General Surgeons and one Advanced Practice Clinician in a physician-led, integrated health system group practice in Brainerd, Minnesota. The practice has a Da Vinci Robot program and provides bread-and-butter general surgery and endoscopy-related care, which makes up approximately 25% of the practice. It is supported by a specialty care facility, a Level III trauma hospital, a 24/7 in-house Hospitalist Program, and a stable, supportive nursing staff. The group uses the EPIC medical record and offers potential ownership in an Ambulatory Surgery Center. The position includes a 1:4 call rotation and a four-day work week with 36 patient-contact hours. Flexible FTE arrangements from 0.7 to 1.0 are considered. The listed compensation is $538,230; hired candidates may also be eligible for bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation. The Brainerd Lakes area is approximately 125 miles north of Minneapolis–St. Paul and offers outdoor and recreational activities.

Requirements

  • Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery.
  • Endoscopy experience or capability.
  • ATLS qualification.

Nice To Haves

  • Robotic surgery experience is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Provide general surgery care, including bread-and-butter surgical services.
  • Provide endoscopy-related care, which comprises approximately 25% of the practice.
  • Participate in a 1:4 call rotation.
  • Provide patient care in coordination with the practice team and supporting hospital services.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Professional development, training, and educational programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Generous time off
  • Wellness resources
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