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PHYSICIAN - Gastroenterologist (CASUAL) - Brainerd, MN
Reported by 12 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
The package
AI-structuredCasual (per-diem) Gastroenterology position at Essentia Health in Brainerd, MN, compensated at $2,750 per 8-hour shift with 100% endoscopy focus and no call requirement. The practice is supported by 1 MD and 3 APPs, with inpatient services managed by APPs and hospitalists.
- $545,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
- Casual (per-diem); flexible scheduling noted · No call
- Multi-specialty group (100+ physician, 25 specialties, 7 locations) · Integrated health system with 165-bed hospital (St. Joseph's Medical Center) · 100% endoscopy (outpatient procedures); inpatient services managed by APPs and IM hospitalists
Posted pay vs real comps
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- Type
- SalaryDr Market Context
- Market context
- $500,000 – $567,500
- Structure
- productivity
This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 12 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Essentia Health Credentialed
Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Multi-specialty group (100+ physician, 25 specialties, 7 locations)
- Facility type
- Integrated health system with 165-bed hospital (St. Joseph's Medical Center)
- Beds
- 165
- Patient population
- Regional service area population of ~115,000; general "bread and butter" GI
Questions to ask the employer
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
Generated from this posting's disclosed facts and the SalaryDr comparison — bring them to the first recruiter call.
Work Design
- Schedule
- Casual (per-diem); flexible scheduling noted
- Call burden
- No call
- Shift type
- 8-hour shift at $2,750/shift
- Inpatient / outpatient
- 100% endoscopy (outpatient procedures); inpatient services managed by APPs and IM hospitalists
- Coverage model
- APP manages inpatient services; MD completes add-on procedures; all admissions managed by IM hospitalist service
- Admin burden
- No buy-in, no malpractice, no overhead, no seniority issues
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Market Context
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 82%
Full description
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Brainerd, MN – CASUAL
Essentia Health Brainerd is part of an integrated health system that includes a 165 Bed hospital - St. Joseph’s Medical Center and a 100 + Physician Multi Specialty group, representing 25 medical specialties and providing care at 7 locations.
Brainerd is situated an easy drive 125 miles north of Minneapolis. We have over 465 lakes in the area, ideal for boating, swimming, and fishing! Bike, hike, rollerblade, snowmobile, or ATV on the miles and miles of trails winding through lakes, rivers and forests. Attend one of the numerous community or art festivals. We also boast award winning golf courses given the award of "Top 100 Public courses to play" by Golf Digest. 520 holes of golf! Along with the amenities for outdoor enthusiasts, Brainerd offers excellent schools, rated in the top 1000 schools nationwide by Newsweek, fine dining, distinct shopping, and activities for all ages, an active community arts and theatre program.
Visit www.explorebrainerdlakes.com to learn more about the community
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
- Current team of 1 MD and 3 APPs
- 100% endoscopy; no call
- APP manages inpatient services with MD completing add-on procedures
- All admissions managed by IM hospitalist service
- Ability to practice “bread and butter” GI
- No buy-in, no malpractice, no overhead and no seniority issues
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE Gastroenterology
LOCATION
- Brainerd, MN – located at the center of Minnesota
- Home to top bike trails, lakes, hunting, fishing, schools, and restaurants in rural MN
- Brainerd has a Delta Airport hub with twice-daily flights to MSP
- Brainerd Lakes Area population: 65,000; Regional service area: 115,000
- 125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
COMPENSATION
- $2,750 per 8-hour shift
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
St Josephs Medical CenterEmployee 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.Help us build a better physician job board
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