Physician - Colorectal Surgeon - Duluth, MN
Overview
- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota
- Employer-listed pay
- $511,000
- Practice
- Employed, multi-site health system (Essentia Health) · Tertiary hospital / Regional referral center / ACS Cancer Center / Critical Access Hospital
Listed on official posting
Role summary
A full-time colorectal and general surgery physician position at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN, joining an established department of 7 general surgeons and 10 NP/PAs across outpatient and inpatient/OR settings. The role is focused on colorectal surgery with supplemental general surgery, based primarily at a Level I Trauma Center tertiary hospital, and is opening due to a planned retirement.
What the posting highlights
- ACS/Trauma/Critical Care surgeons dedicated to trauma program; colorectal surgeon supplements with general surgery as needed
- Care setting: Both inpatient/OR and outpatient settings
- Patient population: Regional referral population; service area ~460,000; broad colorectal and general surgery case mix including robotic, endoscopic, bariatric, breast, endocrine, and advanced laparoscopic
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $511,000
- Pay context
- Listed on official posting
- Evidence
- . Paul metropolitan area Regional service area 460,000; City of Duluth population: 86,000 COMPENSATION $511,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonus
- Observed
- 3 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Hybrid
Pay in context
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Employer
Essentia Health Credentialed
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Employed, multi-site health system (Essentia Health)
- Facility type
- Tertiary hospital / Regional referral center / ACS Cancer Center / Critical Access Hospital
- Beds
- 380
- Trauma level
- Level I
- Patient population
- Regional referral population; service area ~460,000; broad colorectal and general surgery case mix including robotic, endoscopic, bariatric, breast, endocrine, and advanced laparoscopic
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- Is $511,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
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Work Design
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Both inpatient/OR and outpatient settings
- Coverage model
- ACS/Trauma/Critical Care surgeons dedicated to trauma program; colorectal surgeon supplements with general surgery as needed
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- J-1 waiver
- No
- H-1B
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- Listed on official posting
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 72%
Full description
COLORECTAL and GENERAL SURGERY PHYSICIAN
Duluth, Minnesota
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
- Will join an established, highly regarded Colorectal and General Surgery practice for both outpatient and inpatient/OR settings.
- The practice is committed to providing comprehensive Colorectal and General Surgery care, coordinating care with necessary departments.
- Department includes 7 general surgeons, including fellowship trained hepatobiliary, colorectal and endocrine surgeons along with 10 NP/PA’s
- Busy, established department includes general, robotic, endocrine, colorectal, breast, bariatric, advanced laparoscopic, endoscopy, colonoscopy. Large mix of cases.
- Rural surgery residency training program.
- Regional referral center. ACS Cancer Center.
- Surgeries/Admissions:
- St. Mary’s Medical Center – a 380-bed tertiary hospital, consistently ranked among America’s Top 100 Hospitals
- Certified as HIMSS EMRAM (Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model) Level 7 for both our Inpatient and Ambulatory facilities
- Miller-Dwan Medical Center – a 175-bed Specialized Care Facility
- St. Mary’s Hospital Superior-25 beds, Critical Access Hospital
- Accredited Trauma Program/ Level I Trauma Center with ACS/Trauma/Critical Care surgeons dedicated to the program.
POSITION DESRIPTION
- Full-time position is needed due to planned retirement
- The selected candidate will focus on colorectal surgery and supplement his/her practice with general surgery cases as needed
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- BC/BE in General Surgery
- Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery, ABCRS certified or eligible
- Candidates should be proficient in the full spectrum of colorectal surgery
- Candidates should possess excellent clinical skills, communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team oriented
LOCATION
- 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area
- Regional service area 460,000; City of Duluth population: 86,000
COMPENSATION
$511,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation
Search/Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org, or contact:
Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & APP Recruiter
Email: Carri Prudhomme
Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd StreetEmployee 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.