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St. Cloud, Minnesota

Gastroenterology Physician – Outpatient Only – St. Cloud, MN

Gastroenterology 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$726K - $1M+

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Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Purely Outpatient, No Call, No Weekends 

Summary

Practice in a 100% outpatient Gastroenterology setting based at CentraCare Plaza
Endoscopy Site, the Gastroenterology Clinic, and regional outreach locations.
This role offers a balanced mix of endoscopy, clinic, and outreach, allowing
physicians to build meaningful long-term patient relationships in a structured,
patient-focused environment. Physicians also have the opportunity to participate
in teaching and research collaborations through the University of Minnesota
CentraCare St. Cloud Campus and engage with the University of Minnesota GI
Division in Minneapolis on advanced academic initiatives. This position is ideal
for physicians seeking a stable outpatient practice without the demands of
hospital-based coverage.

Schedule

* 100% Outpatient Practice: Balanced schedule including endoscopy, clinic
visits, and outreach opportunities.
* No Night Call: Enjoy evenings free from call responsibilities.
* No Weekend Shifts: Maintain consistent weekday hours.
* No Inpatient Coverage: Focus exclusively on outpatient care and procedures.

Pay and Benefits

* Salary range: expected minimum $726,000, could be as high as $1,000,000 plus
per year, based on production incentive levels achieved
* Tiered production incentive model 
* 8,435 wRVU (or greater) annually achieves highest tier 
* Premium conversion factor of $86.10 at highest tier  
* Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a
prorated offer rate
* Full-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and
more

Why Choose CentraCare?

 Provider-Centric Culture – Choose the career path that fits your expertise and
professional aspirations. 
 Academic & Research Excellence – Work with the University of Minnesota
CentraCare St. Cloud Campus and the University of Minnesota GI Division to
advance education, training, and clinical research. 
 Tertiary Care Leadership – Be at the forefront of building a sophisticated
gastroenterology practice in a rural setting, proving that advanced GI
procedures can thrive outside of major metropolitan centers. 

 Work-Life Balance & Prime Location – 

* High quality of life in St. Cloud, a mid-sized city with a low cost of
living, great schools, and a strong sense of community. 
* 75 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), offers easy
access to national and international travel. 
* Flexible Living Options – While many providers enjoy the convenience and
affordability of living in St. Cloud, the proximity to the Twin Cities
(Minneapolis & St. Paul) also allows for a feasible commute for those who
prefer to reside in a major metropolitan area with a vibrant cultural,
dining, and entertainment scene. 

 The Best of Both Worlds: Community + Sophistication 
At CentraCare, you get the best of academic sophistication with community

flexibility

* Freedom to innovate and shape the future of rural gastroenterology 
* Direct impact on patient care, ensuring that rural communities
receive world-class treatment without unnecessary travel 
* The ability to create and lead specialty programs in a way that is
often impossible in highly structured academic environments 

Our Location

CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest
providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and
Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+
medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a
collaborative physician–administration leadership model. St. Cloud Hospital, a
489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers
comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing
and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St.
Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and
four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation,
and year-round activities for all seasons.

About CentraCare:  https://www.centracare.com/about-us/
[https://www.centracare.com/about-us/]

St. Cloud, Minnesota:  https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/st.-cloud
[https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/st.-cloud]

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals
including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to
apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Key Responsibilities

This role involves a purely outpatient Gastroenterology practice with a balanced mix of endoscopy, clinic visits, and regional outreach at CentraCare facilities. Physicians will focus on building long-term patient relationships while having opportunities to participate in teaching and research collaborations.

Requirements

The ideal candidate seeks a stable, 100% outpatient practice setting with no call, no weekends, and no inpatient coverage required. Physicians should be prepared to engage in clinical practice while potentially collaborating with the University of Minnesota on academic initiatives.

Key Skills

Research Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastroenterology Physician – Outpatient Only – St. Cloud, MN at Centra Care a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 342 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $43 per wRVU — implying roughly $366k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Gastroenterology

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k
Typical market rent
$1,244/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.