PHYSICIAN - Urology - Brainerd, MN
Listed compensation
$599,000
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Building Location
St Josephs Medical Center
Department: 4291480 UROLOGY - URO
Job Description
Education Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
- Exciting Urology Opportunity in Beautiful Brainerd, Minnesota
- Position: Urologist
- Location: Brainerd, Minnesota
Why Join Us?
Step into a thriving urology practice within a newly renovated department, where you'll be part of a collegial and supportive team of professionals. Our practice includes:
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside 2 experienced Urologists and 3 dedicated Physician Assistants.
- Supportive Environment: Enjoy great camaraderie with our nursing and support staff.
- Flexible Schedule: Choose a Monday to Friday schedule, working 4 days a week (32 patient contact hours).
- Manageable Call Schedule: 1:3 call rotation.
- Patient Volume: See 18-22 clinic patients per day.
- Outreach Opportunities: Expand your practice with outreach opportunities.
- Multispecialty Collaboration: Benefit from a multispecialty organization with over 150 referring providers.
- Ownership Potential: Potential for ownership in an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive sign-on bonus and residency stipend included in a highly competitive compensation package.
Advanced Technology: Certified as HIMSS EMRAM Level 7 for both Inpatient and Ambulatory facilities, ensuring top-notch electronic medical record adoption.
Requirements
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Urology
- Pediatric Experience: A plus, but not required.
Compensation
$599,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Location Highlights
Scenic Beauty: Live and work in the stunning Brainerd Lakes area, known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Proximity to Major Cities: Just 125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
- Community: Serve a regional population of 115,000.
- Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy a plethora of activities including fishing, boating, camping, canoeing, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, hunting, snowmobiling, ATV adventures, and more.
- Local Attractions: Home to the Brainerd International Raceway.
- Discover more about the Brainerd Lakes area at Explore Brainerd Lakes.
Join us and make a difference in a community that offers both professional fulfillment and an exceptional quality of life!
Summary
- Position: Urologist
- Location: Brainerd, Minnesota
- Team: 2 Urologists, 2 Physician Assistants
- Schedule: 4 days/week, 1:3 call
- Patients: 18-22 per day
- Opportunities: Outreach, ASC ownership
- Compensation: Competitive with sign-on bonus and residency stipend
- Requirements: BC/BE Urology, Peds a plus
- Lifestyle: Outdoor activities, community living, proximity to Minneapolis/St. Paul
- For more information, visit Explore Brainerd Lakes.
Top of Form
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.
For Additional Information Please Contact
- Liz Huesman, Sr. Physician Recruiter
- 701-261-6824
- ElizabethHuesman@EssentiaHealth.org
FTE
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time:
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$1.00 - $1,000,000.00
Employee 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.
Key Responsibilities
The Urologist will provide clinical care to patients in a newly renovated department, seeing 18-22 patients per day. The role involves working within a multispecialty team, participating in a 1:3 call rotation, and engaging in outreach opportunities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urology — Physician Career Context
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 150 active listings.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 25% in urology | ranked against 294 Urology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $599k | Physician median $390k (middle half $373k–$537k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$608k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urology listings in Minnesota | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in Minnesota | 602 active | 22,345 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota physician listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus · 24% offer loan repayment602 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Urology hiring demand | #5 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 68 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 73 postings, 34 closed |
| New Urology listings | 118 in the last 30 days | 91 the 30 days before (+30%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −5.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Essentia Health | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index150 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$329k | $47/wRVU × 7,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN - Urology - Brainerd, MN at Essentia Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Urology — ranked against 294 active Urology listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 294 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- On-site
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Brainerd
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $320k≈ 0.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,011/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.