PHYSICIAN - Maternal Fetal Medicine - Fargo, ND

Essentia Health CredentialedFargo, North DakotaPosted 4mo agoattending physician

$617,008Listed on official posting

Obstetrics & GynecologyFull-time4–5 days per week; 8 AM to 5 PM · No call requirementsA+Pay transparency

Overview

The package

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Essentia Health in Fargo, ND is recruiting one Maternal Fetal Medicine physician for a consultation-based practice embedded in an OB/GYN clinic attached to a hospital with a Level III NICU, offering a stated compensation of $617,008 with potential bonuses and quality/production incentives, a 4-5 day/week schedule with no call requirements.

$617k/yr employer-posted compensation with hybrid structure
4–5 days per week; 8 AM to 5 PM · No call requirements
Outpatient clinic embedded within OB/GYN clinic, attached to hospital · Health system (Essentia Health) – clinic attached to hospital with Level III NICU and Birthing Center · Primarily outpatient clinic-based; 5–10 inpatient consults/month; 2–4 procedures/month

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Posted pay vs real comps

Posted pay

$378k/$410k/$444k

Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

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Compensation

Type: Listed on official posting
Job-specific pay: $617,008
Evidence: endly environment with an active downtown, great schools and various community activities COMPENSATION $617,008 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

$617k/yr

Midpoint $617,008 · listed on official posting

Physician-reported median

$410k

10 physician reports · region cohort · total comp

Posted pay

$378k/$410k/$444k

Posted pay Physician-reported range Reported median

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Essentia Health Credentialed

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Facility & Community

Fargo, North Dakota

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Facility details

Practice setting: Outpatient clinic embedded within OB/GYN clinic, attached to hospital
Facility type: Health system (Essentia Health) – clinic attached to hospital with Level III NICU and Birthing Center
Trauma level: Level III NICU
Patient population: High-risk obstetric population – both maternal and fetal high-risk cases; large referral base

Community snapshot

Peer median

$425k

74 reports · national

Active supply

4 in Fargo

Transparent pay

4/4

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

3.7/5

3 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

74 SalaryDr Obstetrics & Gynecology reports in national show a $425,000 median.

4 active Obstetrics & Gynecology roles in North Dakota, including 4 in Fargo; 4 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.0/5 average job satisfaction.

Questions to ask the employer

Is $617,008 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: 4–5 days per week; 8 AM to 5 PM
Call burden: No call requirements
Shift type: Day shift
Patient volume: 10 office patients/day; 2–4 procedures/month; 5–10 inpatient consults/month; referral base supports >1,200 deliveries/year
Inpatient / outpatient: Primarily outpatient clinic-based; 5–10 inpatient consults/month; 2–4 procedures/month
Coverage model: Consultation-based; collaborates with 8 OB/GYN physicians, 7 CNMs, 5 NPs, 2 MFM nurses, OB Diabetic Educator, Genetic Counselor, 3 MFM sonographers
Admin burden: Not explicitly stated
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: 82%

Full description

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Fargo, ND

Due to exciting growth, Essentia Health in Fargo, ND, is looking to recruit one Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician to join a busy Women’s and Children’s division with state-of-the-art remodeled facilities and a collegial and growing team.

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

Consultation based practice with primary base in the MFM clinic embedded within the growing OB/GYN Clinic and attached to the hospital with recently remodeled state-of-the art Birthing Center and post-partum rooms
Established clinicians working alongside 2 MFM nurses, OB Diabetic Educator, Genetic Counselor in addition to 3 MFM sonographers
Collaborate with the OB/GYN team of 8 physicians, 7 CNMs and 5 NPs
Large referral base including both maternal and fetal high risk obstetric population
Essentia Health – Fargo is a Level III NICU with recently built private rooms
Anticipated weekly work schedule at base location: 4-5 days per week; 8 am to 5 pm; no call requirements
Anticipated volume of office patients per day at base location: 10
Anticipated volume of procedures at base location: 2-4/month
Average inpatient practice volume per month: 5-10 inpatient consults
Deliveries: Over 1,200/year

REQUIREMENTS

BC/BE in MFM
Training required: Prefer ABOG certification

LOCATION

Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota, 4 hours west of Minneapolis/St. Paul
Fargo-Moorhead population: 250,00 regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals
Safe and family-friendly environment with an active downtown, great schools and various community activities

COMPENSATION

$617,008 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.

Apply online or for more information, contact

Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter

Email: 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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PHYSICIAN - Maternal Fetal Medicine - Fargo, ND

Overview

The package

Posted pay vs real comps

Compensation

Pay in context

Employer

Essentia Health Credentialed

Facility & Community

Questions to ask the employer

Work Design

Visa & Eligibility

Source & Verification

Full description

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

Consultation based practice with primary base in the MFM clinic embedded within the growing OB/GYN Clinic and attached to the hospital with recently remodeled state-of-the art Birthing Center and post-partum rooms

REQUIREMENTS

LOCATION

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