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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