PHYSICIAN - Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Fargo, ND

Essentia Health CredentialedFargo, North DakotaPosted 3mo agoattending physician

~$535,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 33 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

AnesthesiologyFull-timeFlexible scheduling noted; no specific shift details providedA+Pay transparency

Overview

The package

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Cardiac anesthesiologist opportunity at Essentia Health Fargo, a 133-bed Level II Trauma Center, joining a group of 12 anesthesiologists in a medically directed CRNA model with a robust structural heart program and broad subspecialty case mix. Base compensation is $660,672 with potential for additional bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based pay.

$535,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
Flexible scheduling noted; no specific shift details provided
Hospital-employed, well-established group · Acute care hospital (Essentia Health Fargo) · Primarily inpatient/procedural: cardiac surgery, structural heart (TAVR, Watchman, MitraClip), cath lab, EP lab; also general, trauma, ortho, OB, neurosurgery, vascular, peds, and regional anesthesia

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Posted pay vs real comps

$500k$535k$550k

Physician-reported range Reported median

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

Type: SalaryDr Market Context
Market context: $500,000 – $550,000
Structure: hybrid
Signing bonus: $0
Loan repayment: $0

$500k$535k$550k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 33 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Essentia Health Credentialed

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Source

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Fargo, North Dakota

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Facility details

Practice setting: Hospital-employed, well-established group
Facility type: Acute care hospital (Essentia Health Fargo)
Beds: 133
Trauma level: Level II
Patient population: Mixed surgical/procedural including cardiac, trauma, OB, pediatric, and neurological cases in a regional referral center serving 25 clinics and 5 hospitals

Community snapshot

Peer median

$535k

147 reports · national

Active supply

1 in Fargo

Transparent pay

0/1

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

4.4/5

7 physician reports

Cost of living

below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

+0.3

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

147 SalaryDr Anesthesiology reports in national show a $535,000 median.

1 active Anesthesiology roles in North Dakota, including 1 in Fargo; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.9/5 average job satisfaction.

Questions to ask the employer

What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule: Flexible scheduling noted; no specific shift details provided
Patient volume: ~140-150 pump cases/year; ~70-80 additional CT surgeon cases/year; ~1,530 cath lab and EP lab cases/month
Inpatient / outpatient: Primarily inpatient/procedural: cardiac surgery, structural heart (TAVR, Watchman, MitraClip), cath lab, EP lab; also general, trauma, ortho, OB, neurosurgery, vascular, peds, and regional anesthesia
Coverage model: Medically directed care model with CRNAs
Teaching: No
Research: No
Supervises APPs: Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No

Source & Verification

Source: Official employer source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: 1 mo ago
Last verified: 4 wk ago
Extraction confidence: 78%

Full description

Anesthesiologist Cardiac

Fargo, ND

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

Approximately 140-150 pump cases per year with additional 70-80 other cases by CT surgeons
Robust structural heart program including TAVR's, Watchman, and Mitraclip procedures
Approximately 1530 cases per month in cath lab and EP lab
Includes ability to practice General, Trauma, Ortho, OB, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Peds, and Regional
Well-established group of 12 anesthesiologists
Medically directed care model working with CRNAs
Practice at:
- Essentia Heath Fargo – 133 bed hospital – Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center

REQUIREMENTS

BC/BE in Anesthesia
Cardiac Fellowship and advanced TEE Certification

LOCATION

Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota
3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul
Fargo-Moorhead population: 224,000
Regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals

COMPENSATION

$660, 672. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation

Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact:

Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter

(work) 218-786-3907

Email: Carri.Prudhomme@essentiahealth.org

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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.

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