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Essentia Health
Fargo, North Dakota

PHYSICIAN - Thoracic Surgery - Fargo, ND

SurgeryIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$712,462

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Building Location

32nd Avenue Building

Department

3001370 CARDIOVASCULAR - THORACIC SURG - 32ND CLIN

Job Description

Education Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Exciting Opportunity for a Thoracic Surgeon in Fargo, ND

Practice Specifics

Collaborative Team Environment: Join a dynamic Heart & Vascular team of 14 physicians and 10 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within an Integrated Heart and Vascular System Service Line.

  • Comprehensive Training: Ideal candidates are trained in adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery.
  • Experienced Support: Work alongside seasoned CT surgeons and PA support in hospital, clinic, and OR settings.

Convenient Access: Enjoy seamless transitions between inpatient and outpatient activities with the clinic and hospital located in the same building.

Exceptional Support Staff: Benefit from excellent technical, nursing, and support personnel across all aspects of the practice.

  • Balanced Work Schedule: Participate in a 1:3 call rotation.
  • Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Diverse Surgical Approaches: Engage in a full spectrum of surgical techniques, including open and minimally invasive/robotic surgery.

Complex Procedures: Perform advanced esophageal, mediastinal, pulmonary, and chest wall surgeries with a focus on innovative and minimally invasive techniques.

Advanced Robotic Surgery: Utilize cutting-edge robotic technology in thoracic surgery.

Comprehensive Pulmonary Care: Collaborate with an experienced pulmonary team offering lung cancer screening, PFT Lab, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and minimally invasive procedures.

Oncology Services: Access to Medical and Radiation Oncology, Infusion Services, Genetic Counseling, Survivorship programs, and support groups.

About Essentia Fargo

  • State-of-the-Art Facility: 135 certified beds with a Level II trauma center.
  • 24/7 ICU Coverage: Intensive Care Unit with round-the-clock intensivist coverage and APC support.
  • Dedicated Hospitalist Team: On-site hospitalist team available 24/7.
  • Comprehensive Support Services: Full complement of support services to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Positive Work Culture: Join a friendly and positive work environment.

Requirements

Board Certified/Board Eligible: In Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery.

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong team orientation; leadership skills are a plus.

Location

Prime Location: Centrally located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota.

Proximity to Major Cities: Just 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Vibrant Community: Fargo-Moorhead population of 225,000 with a regional population of 478,000.

Compensaton

$712,462. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Why Choose Us?

Join a thriving practice in a supportive and collaborative environment. With access to advanced technology, comprehensive support services, and a vibrant community, this is an exceptional opportunity for a Cardiothoracic Surgeon looking to make a significant impact.

Apply Today to become a part of our dedicated team and advance your career in a rewarding and innovative setting

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.

For Additional Information Please Contact

  • Liz Huesman, Senior Physician Recruiter
  • 701-261-6824
  • Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org

FTE

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

  • Shift Rotation:
  • Day/Eve/Night 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

Perform a full spectrum of adult cardiac and general thoracic surgical procedures, including advanced robotic and minimally invasive techniques. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and APPs to provide comprehensive care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Cardiac surgeryMinimally invasive surgeryEsophageal surgeryMediastinal surgeryPulmonary surgeryChest wall surgeryTeam leadershipClinical collaboration

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 134 active listings.

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 78% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 9,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $432k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 876 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,079/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
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 · Fargo, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) with Employer Contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling