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Essentia Health
Brainerd, Minnesota

PHYSICIAN - Cardiology, In

Cardiology Top 25% in CardiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$891K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Building Location

St Josephs Medical Center

Department

4201010 CARDIOLOGY - BMC

Job Description

Education Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Exciting Opportunity for an Interventional Cardiologist in Brainerd, MN

Practice Highlights

Collaborative Team Environment: Join a dynamic team of four experienced Cardiologists (two interventional and two noninvasive) and six advanced practice clinicians in a supportive, multispecialty clinic.

Comprehensive Cardiac Care: Utilize state-of-the-art equipment to provide a full spectrum of invasive and noninvasive cardiac testing.

Specialized Services: Access to local Electrophysiology and Peripheral Vascular consultative services.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced professional and personal life in a family-friendly community with abundant recreational activities.

Competitive Compensation: Benefit from an excellent guaranteed compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and immediate partnership opportunities.

Professional Affiliation: Be part of a community practice affiliated with the second-largest medical provider in Minnesota.

Advanced EMR System: Work in facilities certified as HIMSS EMRAM Level 7 for both Inpatient and Ambulatory services.

Compensation

$891,020. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Requirements

  • Qualifications: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Interventional Cardiology.
  • Flexible Opportunities: Noninvasive testing based on your interests and training.

Location

Brainerd, MN: Located 125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Brainerd is a beautiful lake and resort community.

  • Recreational Paradise: Enjoy boundless recreational opportunities in a picturesque setting.
  • Regional Service Area: Serve a regional population of 187,000.

Why Choose Us?

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work with cutting-edge technology and an experienced support team.

Professional Growth: Immediate partnership opportunities and professional development in a thriving medical community.

Quality of Life: Experience a fulfilling career while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational activities of Brainerd, MN.

Join us in providing exceptional cardiac care in a supportive and vibrant community. Apply today to take the next step in your career as an Interventional Cardiologist in Brainerd, MN!

Summary of Key Points

  • Team Environment: Collaborative practice with experienced professionals.
  • Comprehensive Care: Full spectrum of cardiac testing and specialized services.
  • Work-Life Balance: Family-friendly community with recreational activities.
  • Competitive Package: Excellent compensation, benefits, and partnership.
  • Advanced Facilities: HIMSS EMRAM Level 7 certified for EMR.
  • Location: Beautiful lake and resort community with a regional service area.
  • We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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, Senior Physician Recruiter
  • 701-261-6824
  • Elizabeth.Huesman@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

Provide a full spectrum of invasive and noninvasive cardiac testing within a collaborative multispecialty clinic environment. Utilize state-of-the-art equipment to deliver high-quality cardiac care to the regional population.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Invasive cardiologyNoninvasive cardiologyPeripheral vascular servicesPatient careClinical collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN - Cardiology, Interventional - Brainerd, MN at Essentia Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology — ranked against 504 active Cardiology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 132 active listings.

Of the 36 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 56% have no call, 31% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,095 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $46 per wRVU — implying roughly $326k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
67%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
25%
PSLF eligible
25%

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Cardiology

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Brainerd

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$982/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources