PHYSICIAN - Pathology (0.8 -1.0 FTE) - Fargo, ND

Essentia Health CredentialedFargo, North DakotaPosted 5mo agoattending physician

$476,000Listed on official posting

PathologyFull-timeFlexible scheduling noted in benefits; FTE range 0.8–1.0 · On-call coverage divided equally among 4 pathologistsA+Pay transparency

Overview

The package

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Essentia Health-Fargo is seeking an AP/CP board-eligible or board-certified pathologist (0.8–1.0 FTE) to join a team of 4 pathologists and 2 pathology assistants in Fargo, ND, with a base compensation of $476,000 plus potential bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation. The role covers general and fellowship-trained pathologists across all subspecialties, with no autopsies, PAs performing gross dissections including frozen sections, and call shared equally among the team.

$476k/yr employer-posted compensation with hybrid structure
Flexible scheduling noted in benefits; FTE range 0.8–1.0 · On-call coverage divided equally among 4 pathologists
Multi-site health system (25 clinics, 6 hospitals regional service area) · Academic/regional health system (Essentia Health) · Laboratory/pathology-based; outreach and laboratory medical directorships; expanding referral practice

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Posted pay vs real comps

Posted pay

$315k$360k$395k

Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

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Compensation

Type: Listed on official posting
Job-specific pay: $476,000
Evidence: hospitals Visit https://www.fargomoorhead.org/ for more information about our community! COMPENSATION $476,000 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

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Employer-posted pay

$476k/yr

Midpoint $476,000 · listed on official posting

Physician-reported median

$360k

5 physician reports · region cohort · total comp

Posted pay

$315k$360k$395k

Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

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Essentia Health Credentialed

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Source

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Facility & Community

Fargo, North Dakota

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Facility details

Practice setting: Multi-site health system (25 clinics, 6 hospitals regional service area)
Facility type: Academic/regional health system (Essentia Health)
Patient population: Regional population of ~225,000 (Fargo-Moorhead); 25 clinics and 6 hospitals in service area

Community snapshot

Peer median

$390k

51 reports · national

Active supply

1 in Fargo

Transparent pay

1/1

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

3.6/5

7 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

51 SalaryDr Pathology reports in national show a $390,000 median.

1 active Pathology roles in North Dakota, including 1 in Fargo; 1 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.9/5 average job satisfaction.

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Is $476,000 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?

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Work Design

Schedule: Flexible scheduling noted in benefits; FTE range 0.8–1.0
Call burden: On-call coverage divided equally among 4 pathologists
Inpatient / outpatient: Laboratory/pathology-based; outreach and laboratory medical directorships; expanding referral practice
Coverage model: Team of 4 pathologists + 2 pathology assistants; PAs perform gross dissections including frozen sections; no autopsies
Admin burden: Outreach and laboratory medical directorships noted
FTE: 1
Teaching: No
Research: No
Supervises APPs: Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No
J-1 waiver: No
H-1B: 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

Pathologist (0.8-1.0 FTE)

Fargo, ND

Essentia Health-Fargo is seeking an AP/CP board eligible or board-certified pathologist to join our team of 4 pathologists, which include hematopathology and dermatopathology fellowship-trained pathologists, and 2 pathology assistants.

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

Team of 4 pathologists, which includes hematopathology and dermatopathology fellowship-trained pathologists, and 2 pathology assistants
Position is open for general pathologists and fellowship trained pathologists. Experience and fellowship training is desired but not required. All subspecialties will be considered.
On call coverage is divided equally amongst pathologists
Strong clinical pathology skills preferred
Expanding referral practice
Outreach and laboratory medical directorships
Dedicated supportive staff and laboratory operations team
PAs perform gross dissections including frozen sections
No autopsies
Epic & Epic Beaker

REQUIREMENTS

BC/BE in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
BC/BE in Fellowship as applicable (fellowship not required)

LOCATION

Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota
3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul
Fargo-Moorhead population: 225,000
Regional service area consists of 25 clinics and 6 hospitals
Visit https://www.fargomoorhead.org/ for more information about our community!

COMPENSATION

$476,000 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:

Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter

Email: Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org

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.

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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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