Essentia Health logo
Essentia Health
Brainerd, Minnesota

Physician - EP Cardiology - Brainerd, MN

CardiologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$864K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Building Location

St Josephs Medical Center

Department: 4201010 CARDIOLOGY - BMC

Job Description

Education Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Exciting Opportunity for a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN

Why Join Us?

Collaborative Team: Work alongside 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 offer a full spectrum of invasive and noninvasive cardiac testing.

Specialized Services: Provide Electrophysiology and Peripheral Vascular consultative services locally.

Passion for Excellence: We seek a dedicated physician with a passion for superb patient care and the ability to develop a new program.

Growth and Development: Be part of a growing cardiovascular and electrophysiology team delivering comprehensive cardiovascular care to our region.

Advanced Skills: Ideal candidates will have CRM device implant and cardiac ablation skills.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with excellent clinical care and outcomes, in a community perfect for raising a family and enjoying recreational activities.

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

Professional Affiliation: Our community practice is professionally affiliated with the second-largest medical provider in Minnesota.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Certified as HIMSS EMRAM Level 7 for both Inpatient and Ambulatory facilities, ensuring top-tier electronic medical record adoption.

  • Candidate Requirements
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Compensation

$864,707. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Location Highlights

  • Brainerd, MN: Located 125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
  • Scenic Beauty: A beautiful lake and resort community with boundless recreational opportunities
  • Regional Service Area: Serving a population of 187,000

Join us in Brainerd, MN, where you can advance your career in a supportive, cutting-edge environment while enjoying a high quality of life in a picturesque community. Apply today to become part of our dedicated team!

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, 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

The physician will provide Electrophysiology and Peripheral Vascular consultative services while working within a collaborative cardiovascular team. They are responsible for delivering comprehensive cardiac care and developing a new program at the St Josephs Medical Center.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Proficiency in CRM device implantation and cardiac ablation skills is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Invasive cardiac testing

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - EP Cardiology - 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 35% of all Cardiology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Cardiology Career Context

Essentia Health ranks #4 of 11 employers hiring Cardiologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 152 active listings.

Of the 40 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 23.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Cardiologist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 16 employers

5
<$550k
2
$550k-650k
5
$650k-750k
3
$750k-850k
2
$850k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
60%
Relocation assistance
33%
Loan repayment
27%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Cardiology Clinical - Kelsey Seybold Clinic at Main Campus

UnitedHealth Group · Houston, Texas

$517k-$976k
#2

Electrophysiology Cardiologist (MD or DO)

United Health Services · Johnson City, New York

$750k-$850k
#3

Cardiologist - Non-Invasive / Invasive

$557k-$842k
#4

Cardiologist - Non-Invasive

$644k-$813k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • 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.

Essentia Health logo

About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

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