PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine - Wahpeton, ND

Essentia Health CredentialedWahpeton, North DakotaPosted 5mo agoattending physician

$323,400Listed on official posting

Family MedicineFull-time36 patient contact hours per week · Not mentioned — no inpatient coverage requiredA+Pay transparency

Overview

The package

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Outpatient-only Family Medicine position in Wahpeton, ND with Essentia Health, offering 36 patient contact hours per week seeing 16–18 patients per day, with a base salary of $323,400 plus potential bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.

$323k/yr employer-posted compensation with hybrid structure
36 patient contact hours per week · Not mentioned — no inpatient coverage required
Outpatient clinic (ambulatory) · Multispecialty clinic with on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center · Outpatient only — no inpatient/hospitalist coverage required

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Posted pay vs real comps

Posted pay

$260k$300k$330k

Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

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Compensation

Type: Listed on official posting
Job-specific pay: $323,400
Evidence: of the North Located 50 miles south of Fargo, ND Wahpeton/Breckenridge population 15,000 COMPENSATION $323,400. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonus
Observed: 4 wk ago
Structure: hybrid
Signing bonus: $0

Pay in context

Wahpeton, North Dakota

Employer-posted pay shown next to what physicians report earning — compared, never blended, never scored one against the other.

Employer-posted pay

$323k/yr

Midpoint $323,400 · listed on official posting

Physician-reported median

$300k

33 physician reports · region cohort · total comp

Posted pay

$260k$300k$330k

Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

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Employer

Essentia Health Credentialed

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Facility & Community

Wahpeton, North Dakota

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Facility details

Practice setting: Outpatient clinic (ambulatory)
Facility type: Multispecialty clinic with on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center
Patient population: General primary care population in a community of ~15,000; includes sports medicine outreach opportunities

Community snapshot

Peer median

$310k

143 reports · national

Active supply

1 in Wahpeton

Transparent pay

3/3

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

4.3/5

14 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

143 SalaryDr Family Medicine reports in national show a $310,000 median.

3 active Family Medicine roles in North Dakota, including 1 in Wahpeton; 3 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.6/5 average job satisfaction.

86% of physicians with recommendation data would choose their job again.

Questions to ask the employer

Is $323,400 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
Call burden: Not mentioned — no inpatient coverage required
Patient volume: 16–18 patients per day
Inpatient / outpatient: Outpatient only — no inpatient/hospitalist coverage required
Coverage model: 2 MDs and 5 APPs covering Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics
Admin burden: Leadership/Medical Director opportunity available; otherwise not specified
Teaching: No
Research: No
Supervises APPs: Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No

Source & Verification

Source: Official employer source
Salary label: Listed on official posting
First seen: 1 mo ago
Last verified: today
Extraction confidence: 72%

Full description

Family Medicine - Outpatient Only

Wahpeton, ND

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

Outpatient practice - no inpatient/hospitalist coverage required
Highly engaged Primary Care team currently consisting of 2 MD’s and 5 advanced practice practitioners supporting Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics.
Great mentorship available
Terrific opportunity to work with local sports teams
Leadership/Medical Director opportunity
Optometry, Chiropractic, Behavioral Health, and General Surgery also on site
Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center within clinic
Work schedule: 36 patient contact hours a week
Clinic patients average 16-18/day
Additional outreach opportunities available

REQUIREMENTS

BC/BE in Family Medicine

LOCATION

Wahpeton, ND is located at the head of the Red River of the North
Located 50 miles south of Fargo, ND
Wahpeton/Breckenridge population 15,000

COMPENSATION

$323,400. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply here with the "Apply Now" button
For further information, contact:

Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter

Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org

Cell: 218-393-9518

Wahpeton Clinic

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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PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine - Wahpeton, ND

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Posted pay vs real comps

Compensation

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Facility & Community

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Work Design

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Source & Verification

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