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Essentia Health3mo ago

Physician - Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon - Fargo, ND

Fargo, North Dakota · Full-time
~$785,000SalaryDr est.
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Physician - Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon - Fargo, ND
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Essentia Health

Physician - Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon - Fargo, ND

Fargo, North DakotaPosted 3mo agoattending physician
~$785,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 22 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Orthopedic Surgery·Full-time·Day/Eve/Night Rotation · Primary call coverage by advanced practice clinicians; general call schedule 1:6
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Overview

Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Schedule
Day/Eve/Night Rotation · Primary call coverage by advanced practice clinicians; general call schedule 1:6
SalaryDr Signal range
$650k – $860k

22 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Clinic, ER, OR, and hospital all within the same building · Hospital system with 5 hospitals and 25 clinics

Role summary

This is a full-time role as an Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon in Fargo, ND with a base salary and potential bonuses. The position offers advanced practice clinician call coverage with a 1:6 call schedule and utilizes the Epic EHR system in a Level II Trauma Center.

What the posting highlights

  • 24/7 hospitalist coverage and advanced practice clinicians for call coverage
  • Patient population: Serving community in Fargo, ND metropolitan area (~180,000 population)

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$650k–$860k · $785k median
$625kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$885k

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

Compensation

What physicians report
$650k – $860k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
22 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Candidates may be eligible for bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation

Benefits named in the posting

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Training and tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Generous time off
Physician-reported total comp$650k–$860k · $785k median
$625kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$885k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 22 recent, verified physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

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Essentia Health

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Facility & Community

Fargo, North Dakota
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Facility details
Practice setting
Clinic, ER, OR, and hospital all within the same building
Facility type
Hospital system with 5 hospitals and 25 clinics
Trauma level
Level II Trauma Center
Patient population
Serving community in Fargo, ND metropolitan area (~180,000 population)
EHR
Epic
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
North Dakota
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Clinic, ER, OR, and hospital all within the same building

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Day/Eve/Night Rotation
Call burden
Primary call coverage by advanced practice clinicians; general call schedule 1:6
Shift type
Rotating shifts
Coverage model
24/7 hospitalist coverage and advanced practice clinicians for call coverage
FTE
1

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
4 days ago
Extraction confidence
95%
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Full description

Job Description Licensure/Certification Qualifications Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon Opportunity Fargo, North Dakota Organization: Essentia Health - Fargo, North Dakota Position Overview Join a thriving and established team as a fellowship-trained Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon within a stable, clinician-led organization. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. Practice Highlights Call Coverage: Primary call coverage by advanced practice clinicians with a general call schedule of 1:6, allowing you to maintain your skills with a lighter volume. Collaborative Environment: 24/7 hospitalist coverage with a strong and collaborative group. Team Composition : Fellowship-trained specialists in hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, adult reconstruction, and a sports medicine medical orthopedic physician. Essentia Health - Fargo Features Quality Recognition: 5-Star CMS Hospital for Quality. Trauma Center: Level II Trauma Center. Technology: Epic electronic medical record system. Support: Excellent device rep support within the facility. Referral Base: Strong primary care referral base with an organizational network of 25 clinics and 5 hospitals. Comprehensive Services: Robotics, full complement of therapy and splint services, and ancillary services in-house. Radiology: MSK fellowship-trained radiologist. Convenience: Clinic, ER, OR, and hospital all within the same building. Community Highlights Top-Ranked State: #1 Best State to Practice Medicine - Medscape. Business and Career Opportunities :#1 Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers - Forbes Magazine. Safety: #3 Most Secure Places to Live - Farmers Insurance. Family-Friendly :#3 Best Place to Raise a Family - Children's Health Magazine. Vibrant City: Fargo, North Dakota, with a population of 180,000, is a progressive city experiencing rapid growth and financial stability. Location: Situated on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota, just minutes from Lake Country. Discover More Explore Fargo: Fargo: North of Normal Short Film Learn about our Chamber and the expanding Hector International Airport. COMPENSATON $ 701,000. 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 www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact Liz Huesman, Physician Recruiter (work) 701-261-6824 * (fax) 218-722-9952 Email: Elizabeth.Huesman@essentiahealth.org 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. Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) FTE: 1

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