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Fargo, North Dakota

PHYSICIAN - OB/GYN Hospitalist (0.6 FTE) - Fargo, ND

OB/GYNIncludes weekendsNo callPart-Time

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Compensation Range: $1.00–$1000K

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Job Description

  • Building Location: 32nd Avenue Building
  • Department: 3001430 OB AND GYNECOLOGY - 32ND CLIN Job Description: Education Qualifications: OB/GYN HOSPITALIST (0.6 FTE) Fargo, ND PRACTICE SPECIFICS Seeking a BE/BC OB/GYN to join our team of MDs, NPs, and CNMs. Essentia is a well-established practice in a rapidly growing community with approximately 1300 deliveries/year As Hospitalist you will provide 24/7 in-house obstetric coverage for labor & delivery, triage, and emergency OB care. This includes management of high-risk pregnancies, obstetric emergencies, and unassigned/ED obstetric patients. Role includes performing vaginal deliveries, operative vaginal deliveries, and cesarean sections as primary surgeon Collaborate closely with midwives, community OB/GYNs, anesthesia, pediatrics, and nursing to ensure safe, patient-centered care Respond to OB/GYN consults from other hospital departments, including evaluation and management of gynecologic issues presenting through the ED and inpatient services. Providers also round on post-op patients in house Perform minor GYN procedures/surgeries as credentialed (e. g., D&C, diagnostic laparoscopy, management of early pregnancy loss/ectopic pregnancy) Call includes weekdays and weekends with 24-hour call shifts (8am to 8am) Highlights include: Recently remodeled Labor and Delivery Unit overlooking Fargo/Moorhead with Level III NICU at hospital practice site We have subspecialty support including MFM Provider with genetic counselor, OB diabetic educator and Urogynecology Physician on site Established Gyn Oncology support REQUIREMENTS BC/BE in OB/GYN LOCATION Hospital where provider will work: Essentia Health-Fargo Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota, 1 hour from lakes country and 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo metro population: 216,000, regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals 4 local universities in a diverse community with opportunities for education, sports, cultural activities and year-round entertainment. Regional airport with easy access to numerous locations Safe and family-friendly environment with a vibrant downtown, excellent schools and various community activities!

COMPENSATION $218,129 for 0.6 FTE Hired candidate 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 essentiacareers.org or contact: Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

  • FTE: 0.6 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.

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Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you.

People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings.

Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 in-house obstetric coverage including labor and delivery, triage, and emergency care for high-risk pregnancies. Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries and manage gynecologic issues through ED and inpatient services.

Requirements

Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in OB/GYN. Requires the ability to perform minor GYN procedures and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Obstetric CareHigh-Risk Pregnancy ManagementGynecologic Surgery

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN - OB/GYN Hospitalist (0.6 FTE) - Fargo, ND at Essentia Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 840 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 152 active listings.

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

OB/GYN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in ob/gynranked against 840 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$218kOB/GYN median $370k (middle half $315k–$400k)209 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$245k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
OB/GYN pay trend−6.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Essentia Healthsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index152 active listings
Implied production pay~$299k$46/wRVU × 6,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (840 Ob/gyn listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 840 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Training, tuition reimbursement, educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources

Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,079/mo≈ 6% 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.