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PHYSICIAN - Neonatology - Fargo, ND

Essentia Health CredentialedFargo, North DakotaPosted 2mo ago·attending physician
$381,153Listed on official posting
Neonatology·Full-time·7-8 shifts per month as part of a 4-person team · 7-8 shifts per month·A+Pay transparency
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Overview

The package

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Full-time neonatologist position at a Level III, 14-bed NICU in Fargo, ND with a 4-person team working 7-8 shifts per month; base salary of $381,153 with potential bonuses and quality/production incentives.

  • $381k/yr employer-posted compensation with hybrid structure
  • 7-8 shifts per month as part of a 4-person team · 7-8 shifts per month
  • Academic/Community Hospital NICU · Hospital - Level III NICU · Inpatient (NICU)
AI-structured from the official posting·View original

Posted pay vs real comps

Posted pay
$334k$395k/$404k
Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

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Compensation

Type
Listed on official posting
Job-specific pay
$381,153
Evidence
chool system Young population with average age mid 30’s Three Universities in the FM area COMPENSATION $381,153 Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses
Observed
4 wk ago
Structure
hybrid
Signing bonus
$0

Pay in context

Fargo, North Dakota

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

Employer-posted pay
$381k/yr
Midpoint $381,153 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$395k
6 physician reports · region cohort · total comp
Posted pay
$334k$395k/$404k
Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

Reported pay is SalaryDr community data — total compensation, shown separately from the employer-posted range, which is often base salary only. We don't score one against the other because they measure different things.

Next steps

Employer

Essentia Health Credentialed

Health system167 open roles
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Source
Official employer source

Facility & Community

Fargo, North Dakota
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Facility details
Practice setting
Academic/Community Hospital NICU
Facility type
Hospital - Level III NICU
Beds
14
Trauma level
Level III NICU
Patient population
Neonates; young regional population with average age mid-30s; regional service area of 30 clinics and 5 hospitals
Community snapshot
Peer median
$395k
31 reports · national
Active supply
1
1 in Fargo
Transparent pay
1/1
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
4.0/5
1 physician reports
Cost of living
89
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
+0.3
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
31 SalaryDr Neonatology reports in national show a $395,000 median.
1 active Neonatology roles in North Dakota, including 1 in Fargo; 1 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.1/5 average job satisfaction.

Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $381,153 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
7-8 shifts per month as part of a 4-person team
Call burden
7-8 shifts per month
Shift type
Mixed (includes overnight NNP support)
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient (NICU)
Coverage model
4-person physician team with overnight NNP support
FTE
1
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
4 wk ago
Extraction confidence
72%
Verify on original posting

Full description

Neonatologist

Fargo, ND

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

  • Level III, 14 bed newly renovated NICU with private suites
  • Strong 6-person OB team with growing birth volume
  • Full time Maternal Fetal Medicine support
  • Pediatric subspecialty support with cardiology, neurology, and virtual hematology
  • Relocation and benefit package
  • Full time is 7-8 shifts per month as a 4-person team
  • Competitive salary and sign on bonus
  • Overnight NNP support
  • Highly experienced nursing staff

REQUIREMENTS

  • BC/BE in Neonatology

LOCATION

  • Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota
  • 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul
  • Fargo-Moorhead population: 250,000
  • Regional Service area consists of 30 clinics & 5 hospitals
  • Safe, growing community known for excellent school system
  • Young population with average age mid 30’s
  • Three Universities in the FM area

COMPENSATION

  • $381,153   Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

Search or Apply online at EssentiaCareers.org

Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter

Laurie.Swor@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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