No salary listed — similar Anesthesiologist roles pay ~$525k (median of 257 jobs)

6.6/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Anesthesiology — ranked against 627 active roles in this specialty

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Sanford Health
Fargo, North Dakota

Physician - Anesthesiology - South University Fargo

Anesthesiology Top 25% in AnesthesiologyNo callNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

No call. No weekends. No holidays. Join a team of 23 anesthesiologists and 90+ CRNAs. Dedicated orthopedic practice. Academic appointment available.

Join Sanford Health as a Physician - Anesthesiology - South University Fargo in Fargo, North Dakota.

Requirements

  • Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways: An applicant who has just completed a fellowship shall provide his/her fellowship log.
  • The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in at least 200 Anesthesia cases in the last 24 months.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No call required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers no call requirements. Work with Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

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.

Licensure & Certifications

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

AnesthesiologyPatient ManagementHistory and Physical ExaminationsSurgical AnesthesiaObstetrical AnesthesiaOrthopedic AnesthesiaClinical Activity Documentation

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

North Dakota's cost-of-living index is 92.0 (US average = 100) — North Dakota ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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 627 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Anesthesiologist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 257 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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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