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St. Cloud, Minnesota

Neurosurgeon Physician – St. Cloud, MN

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary range: $850K–$1122K

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Posted 5mo ago

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

Provide high-quality, compassionate neurosurgical care within a high-volume regional program. Manage a mix of clinic and operating room duties while participating in a 1:5 call rotation.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Spine surgeryTrauma surgeryPatient careClinical practiceSurgical procedures

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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  • Includes call