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Centra Care
St. Cloud, Minnesota

Gastroenterology Physician – Outpatient Only – St. Cloud, MN

Gastroenterology 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$726K - $1M+

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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: centracare.com

St. Cloud, Minnesota: jobs.centracare.com

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 outpatient gastroenterology care including endoscopy and clinic visits across regional outreach locations. Collaborate on teaching and research initiatives with the University of Minnesota CentraCare St. Cloud Campus.

Requirements

Requires a physician qualified to practice Gastroenterology with the ability to perform advanced outpatient procedures. Must be capable of managing a balanced schedule of clinic visits and endoscopy without requiring inpatient coverage.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient Relationship Management

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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.

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 369 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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<$495k
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$500k
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$655k-735k
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$736k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Gastroenterologist, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Middletown, New York

$371k-$736k
#2

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology - Wayne, New Jersey

Atlantic Health System · Wayne, New Jersey

$425k-$500k
#3

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology at Metuchen

$425k-$500k
#4

Full Time Gastroenterologist

$425k-$450k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Gastroenterology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k≈ 0.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,244/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Centra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Cloud, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
PTO
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Production Incentive