Essentia Health·Brainerd, Minnesota
Provide specialized spine orthopedic surgical care to patients in the Brainerd Lakes area. Manage a high volume of inpatient and outpatient cases while collaborating with a team of orthopedic surgeons.
Education Qualifications: Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Exciting Opportunity for a Spine Orthopedic Surgeon in Brainerd, MN Practice Highlights: Established Legacy: Join a group that has been serving the Brainerd Lakes area since 1975. Specialty Welcome: While we are a general orthopedic practice, subspecialty training is highly valued. Collaborative Team: Become part of a team of 5 well-established orthopedic surgeons. Ownership Potential: Opportunity to buy into a local Outpatient Surgery Center. Growth and Development: Be part of the development of a new Musculoskeletal Center. Expansion Opportunities: Engage in aggressive outreach initiatives. Immediate Demand: Step into a busy practice ensuring rapid growth of your patient base. Support Staff: Benefit from dedicated PA/NP support. Flexible Schedule: Enjoy 32+ contact hours in the clinic over 4 days per week or 8 hours per day, with flexibility to distribute over 5 days if preferred. Hospital consultations and rounding are a small component of the schedule. Convenient Locations: Clinic: Essentia Health St. Joseph’s – Orthopedics Hospital: Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center (only 3.5 miles away) Patient Volume: Inpatient: Anticipated weekly volume of 10 consultants.
Accepting MD or DO candidates who are BE/BC in Orthopedic Surgery. COMPENSATION $887,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation. Location Benefits: Prime Location: Brainerd, MN is centrally located in Minnesota, just 125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
The Brainerd Lakes Area boasts a population of 65,000 with a regional service area of 115,000.
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Subspecialty training in spine surgery is highly valued.
Market context
Physician roles in Minnesota are typically driven by steady demand in primary care and community health settings, especially where access and continuity of care matter. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an accredited MD or DO, relevant experience, active Minnesota or North Dakota licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and community health experience before applying.
