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Fargo, North Dakota

Physician - Anesthesiology - South University Fargo

AnesthesiologyNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Visas Accepted N/A Specialty Anesthesiology Practice Details Sanford Health’s South University Department of Anesthesia at is looking for a BE/BC Anesthesiologist to join their team of 23 anesthesiologists and 90+ CRNAs in Fargo, ND.

  • Located at the South University Hospital – no weekends, no holidays, no call
  • Dedicated orthopedic practice
  • Strong relationships within department and surgical staff
  • Academic appointment available through UND School of Medicine Community Description As a thriving city with a small-town feel, Fargo and the adjacent metro area is a diverse, family-oriented community. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, Fargo balances quality of life and a low cost of living with a safe, picturesque environment. A variety of schools and universities, a vibrant business community and a robust downtown are just a few reasons why people love to call the Fargo area home. Job Description Anesthesiology Core Privileges include performing history and physical examinations and the comprehensive management of patients of all ages rendered unconscious or insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgical, obstetrical.

Compensation Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Recruiter Information Jenna Berlinger, Physician Recruiter Phone: +1 (701) 2346510 or Email: jenna.berlinger@sanfordhealth.org Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.

As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Key Responsibilities

Perform history and physical examinations and provide comprehensive anesthesia management for patients of all ages. Manage patients during surgical and obstetrical procedures within a dedicated orthopedic practice.

Requirements

Requires an M.D. or D.O. degree and completion of an ACGME, AOA, or Royal College accredited residency/fellowship. Must be board certified or eligible for certification and demonstrate active involvement in at least 200 anesthesia cases over the last 24 months.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient ManagementSurgical AnesthesiaObstetrical AnesthesiaOrthopedic AnesthesiaClinical Activity Documentation

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 48 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 67% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in anesthesiologyranked against 768 Anesthesiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $535k (middle half $495k–$594k)335 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNorth Dakota index 89.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in North Dakota135 active22,589 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 67% no call · 50% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (768 Anesthesiology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Anesthesiology - South University Fargo at Sanford Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Anesthesiology — ranked against 768 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Anesthesiologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 16 employers
5
<$405k
8
$405k-505k
1
$575k
7
$605k-705k
2
$705k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 16 employers
Sign-on bonus
65%
401k / retirement match
61% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
22% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Plan
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Life Insurance
CME Allowance

Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,079/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.