Join CentraCare as Digestive Center Medical Director – Lead with Purpose, Practice with Excellence

CentraCare is seeking a visionary and collaborative Digestive Center Medical Director to lead our General Gastroenterology team in advancing high-quality, patient-centered care across Central Minnesota. This 0.2-0.4 FTE position is a unique opportunity for a physician leader to shape the future of digestive health services within a thriving, mission-driven health system.

Why CentraCare?

At CentraCare, we are committed to excellence through integrity, compassion, and innovation. Our Digestive Center is a dynamic environment where multidisciplinary collaboration drives continuous improvement and exceptional outcomes. CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital was ranked #2 in Minnesota for colon cancer surgery and gastroenterology & GI surgery by U.S. News & World Report 2025, reflecting our clinical excellence in GI care. We proudly serve rural Central Minnesota communities through accessible, high-volume GI services, including emergency transfers and virtual care integration.

What You’ll Do:

• Co-lead the General Gastroenterology specialty alongside the Digestive Center Director, with a focus on clinical leadership while the Director oversees operational strategy
• Drive strategic planning, recruitment, and outreach efforts
• Champion quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives
• Supervise and mentor physicians and APPs
• Oversee general endoscopic procedures and quality metrics, including colon cancer screening and interventional techniques
• Collaborate across specialties to optimize care delivery
• Represent CentraCare in professional and community engagement efforts

Note: This role does not encompass oversight of Interventional Endoscopy operations, which are managed separately by the Director of Interventional Endoscopy.

What We’re Looking For:

• Board-certified MD/DO with at least two years of clinical experience
• Proven leadership capabilities or strong leadership potential
• Experience in general GI procedures or quality improvement initiatives in digestive health
• Passion for innovation, quality improvement, and team development
• Eligible for unrestricted Minnesota licensure

What You’ll Gain:

• A leadership role with meaningful impact on patient care and provider experience
• A supportive, forward-thinking team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth, research collaborations, and regional influence
• Access to ongoing education and leadership development through CentraCare’s accredited programs
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Ready to Lead with CentraCare?

If you’re a physician leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to shape the future of digestive health, we invite you to apply and explore the difference you can make.

Apply by submitting your CV to rachel.braun@centracare.com or contact Dena Walz at walzd@centracare.com or 320-251-2700 x57270 to discuss opportunities.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary range: $620,000- $700,000 per year
• 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!

CentraCare is committed to the patients and families we serve in the communities we call home throughout Central, West Central and Southwestern Minnesota. We listen then serve, we guide and heal—because health means everything.

• Has grown to be one of the largest health systems in Minnesota
• Leading provider of rural health in the state
• Recent investment in system-wide employee culture
• Innovative population health and wellness initiatives
• Collaborative physician and administration leadership model
• Access to more than 40 medical and surgical specialties
• Work for an organization that offers nationally recognized care. View our most recent awards by clicking here.

• Access to a regional referral center of 489 beds and Level II trauma center
• Highly skilled, specialized support staff and nursing – Magnet designated since 2004
• Offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services, from primary care to specialty care
• Single hospital community

St. Cloud is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Enjoy easy access to Minneapolis/St. Paul but live in a low stress and relaxing community.

• 60 minutes from Minneapolis
• Mini-metro area in the heart of lake country
• Four season recreation
• Theatre and arts
• Excellent education options
• Family friendly
• Four colleges

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