Neurosurgeon Physician – St. Cloud, MN
Listed compensation
Salary range: $850K–$1122K
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Job Description
Join a team that takes great pride in delivering the highest quality, compassionate neurosurgical care to Central Minnesotans.
Summary
Join a high-volume neurosurgical program serving a regional population of nearly one million people. This established team includes five neurosurgeons and six advanced practice providers and operates within a Level II Trauma Center featuring a dedicated Neurosciences Unit.
The practice utilizes state-of-the-art technology and advanced surgical approaches and is the only neurosurgical group serving Central Minnesota, offering a robust and diverse case mix with significant regional impact.
Schedule
- Mix of clinic and OR
- Clinic hours 8am-5pm
- 1:5 Call – Call supported by APPs
Pay and Benefits
- Salary range: $850,000 - $1,122,000 per year
- Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity
- Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
- May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.
- Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!
Qualifications
- BE/BC
- Ability to obtain MN license
- Interest in spine, trauma, and general neurosurgery
Department Information
Neurosurgery
[https://www.centracare.com/services/neurosciences/neurosurgery/#Doctors]
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
The neurosurgeon will provide high-quality, compassionate care within a high-volume neurosurgical program at a Level II Trauma Center. Responsibilities include a mix of clinic and operating room duties, along with participating in a 1:5 call rotation.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurosurgeon Physician – St. Cloud, MN at Centra Care a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 876 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 33 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 73% have no call, 12% require no weekends.
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 9,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $475k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
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