PHYSICIAN - Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Fargo, ND
Listed compensation
$660,672
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Job Description
- Building Location: 32nd Avenue Building
- Department: 3001380 ANESTHESIOLOGY - 32ND CLIN Job Description: Education Qualifications: Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Anesthesiologist Cardiac Fargo, ND PRACTICE SPECIFICS Approximately 140-150 pump cases per year with additional 70-80 other cases by CT surgeons Robust structural heart program including TAVR's, Watchman, and Mitraclip procedures Approximately 1530 cases per month in cath lab and EP lab Includes ability to practice General, Trauma, Ortho, OB, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Peds, and Regional Well-established group of 12 anesthesiologists Medically directed care model working with CRNAs Practice at: Essentia Heath Fargo – 133 bed hospital – Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center REQUIREMENTS BC/BE in Anesthesia Cardiac Fellowship and TEE Certification LOCATION Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul Fargo-Moorhead population: 224,000 Regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals COMPENSATION $660, 672. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation Search or Apply online at essentiahealth.org or contact: Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter (work) 218-786-3907 Email: Carri.Prudhomme@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.
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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
The physician will manage approximately 140-150 pump cases annually, supplemented by 70-80 other cases performed by CT surgeons, focusing on structural heart procedures like TAVR, Watchman, and Mitraclip. The role involves practicing general anesthesia across various specialties including trauma, neurosurgery, and OB, working within a medically directed care model alongside CRNAs.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Anesthesia and possess a Cardiac Fellowship along with TEE Certification. The practice is located in Fargo, ND, serving a regional area with a well-established group of 12 anesthesiologists.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 45 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 67% have no call, 51% require no weekends.
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 152 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in anesthesiology | ranked against 768 Anesthesiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $661k | Physician median $535k (middle half $488k–$591k)312 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$742k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in North Dakota | 135 active | 22,589 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 67% no call · 51% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Essentia Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index152 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$312k | $48/wRVU × 6,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN - Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Fargo, ND at Essentia Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Anesthesiology — ranked against 768 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, flexible scheduling.
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