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Fargo, North Dakota

PHYSICIAN - Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Fargo, ND

AnesthesiologyIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$660,672

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Posted 6mo ago

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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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.

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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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Cardiac AnesthesiologyTrauma AnesthesiaNeurosurgery AnesthesiaVascular AnesthesiaPediatric AnesthesiaRegional AnesthesiaCRNA Collaboration

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.

What does the Physician market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in anesthesiologyranked against 768 Anesthesiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$661kPhysician median $535k (middle half $488k–$591k)312 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$742k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in North Dakota135 active22,589 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 67% no call · 51% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Essentia Healthsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index152 active listings
Implied production pay~$312k$48/wRVU × 6,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (768 Anesthesiology 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.

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.

Top Anesthesiologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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10
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 16 employers
Sign-on bonus
73%
401k / retirement match
64% this job
CME allowance
55%
Relocation assistance
27%
Loan repayment
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Anesthesiology listings

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

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About Essentia Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling

Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,079/mo≈ 2% 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.