PHYSICIAN - Otolaryngology, Bismarck, ND

Essentia Health CredentialedBismarck, North DakotaPosted 3mo agoattending physician

$500,000Listed on official posting

OtolaryngologyFull-timeMonday–Friday, 8am–5pm · Trauma call is optional, not requiredA+Pay transparency

Overview

The package

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Outpatient-focused Otolaryngology opportunity in Bismarck, ND with Essentia Health, offering 22–27 office patients per day Monday–Friday with an on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center and no required inpatient practice. Compensation is anchored by a $500,000 two-year income guarantee plus production incentives, signing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

$500k/yr employer-posted compensation with hybrid structure
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm · Trauma call is optional, not required
Ambulatory clinic with on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center · Multi-specialty health system (Essentia Health); Level II Trauma Center / 5-Star CMS Hospital on network · Outpatient only (no required inpatient practice); Ambulatory Surgery Center available on-site

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Posted pay vs real comps

Posted pay

$460k$490k$540k

Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

The employer-posted range and what 9 physicians report earning (region cohort) are shown side by side below — compared, never blended into one number. Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.

Compensation

Type: Listed on official posting
Job-specific pay: $500,000
Evidence: Mary). Safe and friendly environment with great schools and various community activities. Compensation $500,000. 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

Bismarck, North Dakota

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

Employer-posted pay

$500k/yr

Midpoint $500,000 · listed on official posting

Physician-reported median

$490k

9 physician reports · region cohort · total comp

Posted pay

$460k$490k$540k

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

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Official employer source

Facility & Community

Bismarck, North Dakota

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Facility details

Practice setting: Ambulatory clinic with on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center
Facility type: Multi-specialty health system (Essentia Health); Level II Trauma Center / 5-Star CMS Hospital on network
Trauma level: Level II
Patient population: General ENT referrals from a large primary care group

Community snapshot

Peer median

$525k

44 reports · national

Active supply

1 in Bismarck

Transparent pay

1/1

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

4.3/5

4 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

44 SalaryDr Otolaryngology reports in national show a $525,000 median.

1 active Otolaryngology roles in North Dakota, including 1 in Bismarck; 1 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.2/5 average job satisfaction.

Questions to ask the employer

Is $500,000 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?

Generated from this posting's disclosed facts and the SalaryDr comparison — bring them to the first recruiter call.

Work Design

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Call burden: Trauma call is optional, not required
Shift type: Clinic days
Patient volume: 22–27 patients per day
Inpatient / outpatient: Outpatient only (no required inpatient practice); Ambulatory Surgery Center available on-site
Coverage model: Large primary care referral base across 25 clinics and 5 hospitals within Essentia Health network
Teaching: No
Research: No

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: 78%

Full description

Otolaryngology

Bismarck, North Dakota

Practice Specifics:

Excellent referrals from a large primary care group.
Anticipated schedule at clinic location: 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday with anticipated office patients around 22-27 per day (otolaryngology physician retired recently).
Ambulatory Surgery Center located in the same building as clinic practice.
No required inpatient practice.
Trauma call is an option.

Essentia Health – West Market:

5 Star CMS Hospital for Quality
Level II Trauma Center
EPIC organization
Primary Care referral base with an organizational network of twenty-five clinics & five hospitals

Market Leading Benefits

Two-year income guarantee, plus production incentives, signing bonus and generous benefit package.
Malpractice and tail coverage provided.

An Exceptional Midwest Community:

Capital city – located on the Missouri River in the Western part of North Dakota, close to the badlands of North Dakota and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Home to 2 Universities (Bismarck State College and University of Mary).
Safe and friendly environment with great schools and various community activities.

Compensation

$500,000. 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 Prudhome, Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter

(work) 218-786-3907 • (fax) 218-722-9952

Email: Carri.Prudhomme@essentiahealth.org

Essentia Health - Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway 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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