Physician - Colorectal Surgeon - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a full-time Colorectal and General Surgery Physician to join an established and highly regarded practice in Duluth, Minnesota. This role involves both outpatient and inpatient/OR settings, focusing on comprehensive colorectal and general surgery care. The department is well-supported with 7 general surgeons (including fellowship-trained specialists) and 10 NP/PAs, offering a wide range of surgical services including general, robotic, endocrine, colorectal, breast, bariatric, advanced laparoscopic, endoscopy, and colonoscopy. The position is due to a planned retirement and will focus on colorectal surgery while supplementing with general surgery cases as needed. The practice serves as a regional referral center and is associated with a rural surgery residency training program, ACS Cancer Center, and multiple hospitals including St. Mary’s Medical Center (a 380-bed tertiary hospital), Miller-Dwan Medical Center (a 175-bed Specialized Care Facility), and St. Mary’s Hospital Superior (a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital). The region boasts an Accredited Trauma Program/Level I Trauma Center.

Requirements

• BC/BE in General Surgery
• Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery, ABCRS certified or eligible
• Proficient in the full spectrum of colorectal surgery
• Excellent clinical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commitment to providing excellent, team-oriented care

Responsibilities

• Focus on colorectal surgery.
• Supplement practice with general surgery cases as needed.
• Provide comprehensive colorectal and general surgery care.
• Coordinate care with necessary departments.
• Perform surgeries in outpatient and inpatient/OR settings.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• Wellness resources (physical, mental, and emotional health)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior