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PHYSICIAN - General Surgery (0.8 - 1.0 FTE), - Detroit Lakes, MN

Essentia Health·Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

$520,000 - $520,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·10+
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Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

The General Surgeon will join a practice offering a full spectrum of services within a Trauma Level III hospital setting, handling clinic time, surgery, endoscopy, and daytime outreach duties. The role involves a 1:2 weekday call and 1:4 weekend/holiday community call, with potential for practice growth in specialized services.

Building location

St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes

Department

3201300 general surgery - Dl clin

Job description

Education qualifications

Licensure/Certification qualifications

General surgeon: Detroit lakes, mn

  • Practice specifics
  • BC/BC General Surgeon to join a practice with a full spectrum of services, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, behavioral health, obstetrics/gynecology, podiatry, and dermatology.
  • Referral base draws from 5 clinics and a population of 40,000 plus.
  • Practice includes general, colorectal, laparoscopic, wound care, endoscopy and colonoscopy; practice has growth potential for unique or new services.
  • Trauma Level III hospital
  • Practice includes 2 General Surgeons
  • Flexibility to work 0.8 - 1.0 FTE.
  • 1:2 weekday call
  • 1:4 weekend/holiday community call
  • Weekly schedule consists of clinic, surgery, endoscopy, and daytime outreach which could include Perham and Fosston, MN
  • Compensation with incentive-based on experience, 6+ weeks vacation, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, and relocation package.

Requirements

  • BC/BE General Surgery
  • ATLS
  • Location
  • Centrally located in the heart of the 412 Lakes Area
  • 1 hour from Fargo and 3 ½ hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul
  • Detroit Lakes population: 9,200
  • https://cityofdetroitlakes.com/ [https://cityofdetroitlakes.com/]

Salary

$520,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation

For more information, contact: Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter

Email

Carri.Prudhomme@EssentiaHealth.org [Katherine.Nikcevich@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

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Malpractice Coverage
  • Relocation Package
  • CME Allowance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
10+
Salary
$520,000 - $520,000/yr
Location
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Posted
Feb 19, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced...

Salary listed on 450 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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