PHYSICIAN - Endocrinologist - Bismarck, ND
Listed compensation
Compensation Range: $1.00–$1000K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Building Location
Essentia Health - Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic
Department: 3681020 ENDOCRINOLOGY - MDB 9TH ST
Job Description
Education Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
- Endocrinologist – 1.0 FTE
- Bismarck, ND
Practice Specifics
- We are looking for a patient-centered Endocrinologist to work alongside 1 NP, 2 Dietitians, & 3 support staff
- Great position for work/life balance
- 100% outpatient position, Monday - Friday, 8-5
- No call
- No current outreach
- Average 20 patients per day
Requirements
BC/BE in Endocrinology
LOCATION: Central North Dakota. Bismarck is the second-most populous city in the state after Fargo.
- Bismarck/Mandan population: 133,626 based on the 2020 census.
- Bismarck is ranked by Forbes magazine as the seventh fastest-growing small city in the United States.
Situated on the eastern bank of the Missouri River, Bismarck is a safe and family-friendly city with an active downtown, great schools, and numerous community activities.
2 local universities in a diverse community with opportunities for education, sports, cultural activities, and year-round entertainment.
Compensation
$344,349 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 Essentiahealth.org or Contact
- Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter
- Email: Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org
FTE
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time:
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$1.00 - $1,000,000.00
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Endocrinologist will provide patient-centered care in a 100% outpatient setting. They will work collaboratively with a nurse practitioner, dietitians, and support staff to manage patient health.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Endocrinology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$344k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $387k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 149 active listings.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN - Endocrinologist - Bismarck, ND at Essentia Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Endocrinology — ranked against 303 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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- No call
- No weekends
Living in Bismarck
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $340k≈ 1.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,306/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 91.0
- State income tax
- Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Bismarck, ND metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.