PHYSICIAN - Gastroenterology - Duluth, MN

PHYSICIAN - Gastroenterology - Duluth, MN

Duluth, MinnesotaPosted 5mo agoattending physician
$715,000Listed on official posting
SalaryDr Signal$545,000 physician-reported median · 12 recent reports
GastroenterologyFull-time

Overview

Location
Duluth, Minnesota
Schedule
Goal of minimum 1:8 call schedule
Employer-listed pay
$715,000

Listed on official posting

Practice
Physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system (Essentia Health) · Tertiary referral center with outpatient endoscopy unit and dedicated inpatient endoscopy rooms

Role summary

Essentia Health is seeking BE/BC general Gastroenterologists in Duluth, MN as part of a planned expansion at a 357-bed tertiary referral center, with a compensation structure of $715,000 guaranteed base or equal share of pool, plus potential bonuses and production-based incentives. The role is consultative/outpatient-focused with IM hospitalists managing all GI admissions, support from 11 APPs, teaching/research opportunities, and a goal of 1:8 call schedule.

What the posting highlights

  • 11 APPs support outpatient visits and inpatient GI consultation service including weekends; IM hospitalist service manages all GI admissions
  • Care setting: Primarily outpatient/consultative; GI functions as inpatient consultative service only — all GI admissions managed by IM hospitalist service
  • Patient population: General GI patients; regional service area of 490,000; surrounding communities via outreach
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$715k
Physician-reported total comp$500k–$568k · $545k median
$474kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$741k

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Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$715,000
Pay context
Listed on official posting
Evidence
Paul) Regional service area: 490,000 Physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system COMPENSATION $715,000 greater of base or equal share of pool. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additi
Observed
3 mo ago
Compensation model
Hybrid

Pay in context

Duluth, Minnesota

Employer-posted pay shown next to what physicians report earning — compared, never blended, never scored one against the other.

Employer-posted pay
$715k/yr
Midpoint $715,000 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$545k
12 physician reports · region cohort · total comp
Posted pay$715k
Physician-reported total comp$500k–$568k · $545k median
$474kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$741k

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Next steps

Employer

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system (Essentia Health)
Facility type
Tertiary referral center with outpatient endoscopy unit and dedicated inpatient endoscopy rooms
Beds
357
Patient population
General GI patients; regional service area of 490,000; surrounding communities via outreach
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Minnesota
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system (Essentia Health)

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $715,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Call burden
Goal of minimum 1:8 call schedule
Inpatient / outpatient
Primarily outpatient/consultative; GI functions as inpatient consultative service only — all GI admissions managed by IM hospitalist service
Coverage model
11 APPs support outpatient visits and inpatient GI consultation service including weekends; IM hospitalist service manages all GI admissions
Admin burden
No buy-ins; not an RVU-based model; quality incentives mentioned
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
Listed on official posting
First seen
4 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
82%

Full description

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, as well as two dedicated endoscopy rooms in the main hospital for inpatient procedures. An IM hospitalist service manages all GI admissions and GI functions as a consultative service. 11 advanced practice providers support outpatient visits and the inpatient GI consultation service including weekends. 

This position can accommodate subspecialty interests (IBD, liver disease, esophageal diseases etc.) 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, and two general gastroenterologists joining in 2026. We have one therapeutic endoscopist with additional support from a casually employed physician. 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

  • $715,000  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.

Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact:

Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter

Email: Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org

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Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.