PHYSICIAN - Hospitalist (Daytime Admitter) - Fargo, ND

Essentia Health CredentialedFargo, North DakotaPosted 2mo agoattending physician

$351,000Listed on official posting

Internal MedicineFull-time12-hour shifts, 24 weeks per year, flexible scheduling · Not explicitly stated; daytime admitter role with 24/7 intensivist coverage suggests limited after-hours call

Overview

The package

This is a daytime admitting hospitalist role at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND, working 12-hour shifts for 24 weeks per year with a team of 20 full-time hospitalists and NP support. The position offers a base compensation of $351,000 with potential for additional bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based pay.

$351k/yr employer-posted compensation with hybrid structure
12-hour shifts, 24 weeks per year, flexible scheduling · Not explicitly stated; daytime admitter role with 24/7 intensivist coverage suggests limited after-hours call
Inpatient – Admitting Service · Hospital · Inpatient only – ED admissions, consults, direct admissions, and transfer coordination

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$298k$346k$399k

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Compensation

Type: Listed on official posting
Job-specific pay: $351,000
Evidence: opportunities. Service Area : Regional service area includes 25 clinics and 5 hospitals. COMPENSATION $351,000 . Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonus
Observed: 1 mo ago
Structure: hybrid
Signing bonus: $0

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Fargo, North Dakota

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$351k/yr

Midpoint $351,000 · listed on official posting

Physician-reported median

$346k

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Posted pay

$298k$346k$399k

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Essentia Health Credentialed

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Fargo, North Dakota

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Facility details

Practice setting: Inpatient – Admitting Service
Facility type: Hospital
Beds: 140
Patient population: General medicine inpatients; regional transfers from outlying facilities

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North Dakota

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Is $351,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
At 0.5 FTE, how do compensation, benefits, and call scale — and is moving to 1.0 FTE an option later?
How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 24 weeks per year, flexible scheduling
Call burden: Not explicitly stated; daytime admitter role with 24/7 intensivist coverage suggests limited after-hours call
Shift type: Days (Daytime Admitter)
Inpatient / outpatient: Inpatient only – ED admissions, consults, direct admissions, and transfer coordination
Coverage model: 2 Admitting Services scheduled per day, 7 days per week; Closed ICU with 24/7 intensivist support; specialty support available
Admin burden: Low – no procedures required; One Call/Hospital Supervisor team handles transfer coordination
FTE: 0.5
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: today
Extraction confidence: 72%

Full description

Hospitalist (Admitting Service)

Fargo, ND

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

Our Ideal Candidate: An adaptable, collaborative, team-player, looking to spend time with patients and provide top quality care.
Team Composition: Strong, collegial team atmosphere with 20 full-time hospitalists and NP support.
Hospital Information: 140 Beds; Closed ICU; 2 Admitting Services scheduled per day, 7 days per week
Responsibilities: Emergency Department admissions, consults and direct admissions. Additional responsibilities include working with our One Call/Hospital Supervisor team taking transfers from outlying facilities. No procedures required.
Work Schedule: 12 hour shifts – 24 weeks per year, flexible scheduling
Support: Specialty and 24/7 intensivist support

REQUIREMENTS

BC/BE Internal Medicine
BC/BE Family Medicine with a minimum of 1 year Hospitalist experience or completion of a Hospitalist fellowship.

LOCATION

Geography: Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota.
Proximity: 3.5 hours west of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Community: Fargo-Moorhead population over 200,000, offering a high quality of life with affordable living, excellent schools, and diverse recreational opportunities.
Service Area: Regional service area includes 25 clinics and 5 hospitals.

COMPENSATION

$351,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply HERE, with the "Apply Now" button
Or contact...

Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter

Cell: 218-393-9518

Email: Eric.Bain@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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