PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine (0.6-1.0 FTE) - Bismarck, ND
Overview
- Location
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Schedule
- 36 patient contact hours per week; flexible scheduling available · Phone-only call
- Employer-listed pay
- $337,227
- Practice
- Outpatient clinic (primary care) · Multi-specialty health system clinic (Essentia Health)
Listed on official posting
Role summary
Family Medicine physician opportunity at Essentia Health's Gateway Clinic in Bismarck, ND, offering 0.6–1.0 FTE with a stated base compensation of $337,227, phone-only call at a 1:14 ratio, and an average of 16–20 patients per day across 36 patient contact hours per week. Additional compensation may be available via bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based pay.
What the posting highlights
- Team-based model with MDs, nurses, and ancillary staff; access to wide range of medical and surgical specialties within Essentia network
- Care setting: Outpatient only (no outreach mentioned; no inpatient component stated)
- Patient population: Patients of all ages (community-based primary care)
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
One shared annual scale compares the source-listed range with what 34 physicians report earning (region cohort). Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.
Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $337,227
- Pay context
- Listed on official posting
- Evidence
- offers beautiful parks, hiking trails, and water sports, perfect for an active lifestyle. COMPENSATION $337,227 . Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonus
- Observed
- 3 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Hybrid
Pay in context
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Employer
Essentia Health Credentialed
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Outpatient clinic (primary care)
- Facility type
- Multi-specialty health system clinic (Essentia Health)
- Patient population
- Patients of all ages (community-based primary care)
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $337,227 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- 36 patient contact hours per week; flexible scheduling available
- Call burden
- Phone-only call
- Patient volume
- 16–20 patients per day; 36 patient contact hours per week (full-time)
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Outpatient only (no outreach mentioned; no inpatient component stated)
- Coverage model
- Team-based model with MDs, nurses, and ancillary staff; access to wide range of medical and surgical specialties within Essentia network
- Admin burden
- Low indicated; uses EPIC, DAX (AI ambient documentation), and POCUS to streamline care
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- Listed on official posting
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 78%
Full description
Join the employer of choice, where you will be recognized as a skilled clinician and experience job satisfaction by answering the call to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. The culture of Family Medicine at Essentia Health is one of trust, respect, and teamwork. With a collaborative goal to provide patient and family centered care, Essentia Health Primary Care Providers work collaboratively with a care team of MDs, Nurses, and ancillary staff. Step into a busy and growing practice that allows you to be an engaged and appreciated member of an outstanding team-based model of care.
WHY JOIN US?
A Generational Transition: Be part of an exciting time as we blend the experience of seasoned providers with the energy of new faces.
Team-Oriented Culture: We’re looking for a flexible, collaborative team player who’s passionate about providing high-quality, community-based care.
Manageable Workload: Full-time physicians enjoy 36 patient contact hours per week, with an average of 16-20 patients per day. No outreach. Call is phone-only, 1:14.
Specialty Support: Access a wide range of medical and surgical specialties within the Essentia Health network.
Growth Opportunities: Start with an established patient base and room to expand your practice. Essentia is a Physician Lead system. You will have opportunities to stretch as your career develops.
Mentorship: Work alongside a great team with strong mentors to guide you along the way.
Modern Tools: We use tools such as EPIC, DAX, and POCUS to streamline care and improve efficiency.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine
A commitment to providing team-based, high-quality care to patients of all ages
WHY BISMARCK?
Vibrant Community: Bismarck, ND, is a growing city with a population of over 133,000 (2020 census). Ranked by Forbes as the 7th fastest-growing small city in the U.S., it’s a place where opportunity meets quality of life.
Family-Friendly: Enjoy a safe, welcoming community with excellent schools, an active downtown, and year-round activities for all ages.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Nestled along the Missouri River, Bismarck offers beautiful parks, hiking trails, and water sports, perfect for an active lifestyle.
COMPENSATION
$337,227. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
TO APPLY:
Apply on This Page, or contact: Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter
Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org
Cell: 218-393-9518
Essentia Health - Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway ClinicEmployee 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.