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Bismarck, North Dakota

PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine (0.6-1.0 FTE) - Bismarck, ND

Family MedicineNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Compensation Range: $1.00–$1000K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Building Location: Essentia Health - Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic Department: 3701800 FAMILY PRACTICE - MDB GATEWAY Job Description: Education Qualifications: Family Medicine – Gateway Clinic Bismarck, ND Join the employer of choice, where you will be recognized as a skilled clinician and experience job satisfaction by answering the call to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

The culture of Family Medicine at Essentia Health is one of trust, respect, and teamwork. With a collaborative goal to provide patient and family centered care, Essentia Health Primary Care Providers work collaboratively with a care team of MDs, Nurses, and ancillary staff.

Step into a busy and growing practice that allows you to be an engaged and appreciated member of an outstanding team-based model of care.

WHY JOIN US? A Generational Transition: Be part of an exciting time as we blend the experience of seasoned providers with the energy of new faces. Team-Oriented Culture: We’re looking for a flexible, collaborative team player who’s passionate about providing high-quality, community-based care.

Manageable Workload: Full-time physicians enjoy 36 patient contact hours per week, with an average of 16-20 patients per day. No outreach. Call is phone-only, 1:14. Specialty Support: Access a wide range of medical and surgical specialties within the Essentia Health network.

Growth Opportunities: Start with an established patient base and room to expand your practice. Essentia is a Physician Lead system. You will have opportunities to stretch as your career develops. Mentorship: Work alongside a great team with strong mentors to guide you along the way.

Modern Tools: We use tools such as EPIC, DAX, and POCUS to streamline care and improve efficiency. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine A commitment to providing team-based, high-quality care to patients of all ages WHY BISMARCK?

Vibrant Community: Bismarck, ND, is a growing city with a population of over 133,000 (2020 census). Ranked by Forbes as the 7th fastest-growing small city in the U.S., it’s a place where opportunity meets quality of life.

Family-Friendly: Enjoy a safe, welcoming community with excellent schools, an active downtown, and year-round activities for all ages. Outdoor Lifestyle: Nestled along the Missouri River, Bismarck offers beautiful parks, hiking trails, and water sports, perfect for an active lifestyle.

COMPENSATION $337,227. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

TO APPLY: Apply on This Page, or contact: Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org Cell: 218-393-9518 Licensure/Certification Qualifications: 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.

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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 high-quality, team-based primary care to patients of all ages within a collaborative clinic environment. Manage a daily patient load of 16-20 patients and participate in a phone-only call rotation.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine. A commitment to providing high-quality, community-based care is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient Centered CareTeam-Based CareClinical DiagnosisPatient Management

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Essentia Health ranks #2 of 17 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 156 active listings.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,530 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $427k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine (0.6-1.0 FTE) - 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 Family Medicine — ranked against 2,560 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers

17
<$325k
8
$325k-350k
15
$350k-375k
6
$375k-400k
4
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
70%
CME allowance
53%
Relocation assistance
42%
Loan repayment
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 7.5
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,560 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • 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.

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About Essentia Health

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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling