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Essentia Health
Fargo, North Dakota

PHYSICIAN - Plastic Surgeon - Fargo, ND

Plastic Surgery 9.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$620K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Building Location: 32nd Avenue Building Department: 3001880 PLASTIC SURGERY - 32ND CLIN Job Description: Education Qualifications: PLASTIC SURGERY Fargo, ND Practice Highlights Essentia Health is seeking a highly skilled, patient-centered Plastic Surgeon to join our established and growing Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery practice in Fargo, North Dakota. Join a collaborative team alongside General Surgery providers, experienced nursing staff, and a comprehensive multidisciplinary care network Full-time (1.0 FTE) position Robust referral base supported by Essentia Health's large multispecialty clinics and extensive regional primary care network Broad scope of practice including cosmetic and medical surgery Clinic, procedure, and surgical services conveniently located within a single integrated facility Collaboration with dedicated Wound Care and Hyperbaric programs to expand treatment options for patients within the plastic surgery practice Practice within a nationally accredited breast cancer program Opportunity to participate in multidisciplinary breast reconstruction care Anticipated schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; 36 patient contact hours per week Average clinic volume of 8–16 patients per day Opportunity for outreach to outlying Essentia clinic(s)/hospital(s)

Qualifications

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery Fargo, North Dakota Experience an exceptional quality of life in one of the Midwest's fastest-growing communities.

Fargo-Moorhead metro population of more than 250,000 Thriving economy with vibrant arts, entertainment, dining, and cultural amenities Centrally located on the North Dakota–Minnesota border Only 3.5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul Regional service area includes roughly 25 clinics and 5 hospitals Family-friendly community with excellent schools and a low cost of living Convenient regional airport offering direct flights to major U.S. destinations Abundant outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing, and access to hundreds of nearby lakes Compensation & Benefits Starting compensation: $620,000.

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

In addition to a competitive compensation package, eligible candidates may qualify for: Relocation assistance Comprehensive benefits package Generous paid time off and CME support Contact Information Carri Prudhomme Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter Essentia Health 218-786-3907 Carri.Prudhomme@essentiahealth.org Licensure/Certification Qualifications: 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

Provide comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgical services, including cosmetic and medical procedures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialized programs like Wound Care and breast cancer care to treat patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery. The role requires a commitment to patient-centered care within a clinical and surgical setting.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Cosmetic SurgeryHyperbaric MedicineMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN - Plastic Surgeon - Fargo, ND at Essentia Health a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Physician roles — ranked against 21,509 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Plastic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 156 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $336k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Physician roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,509 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 0.5× 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.

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About Essentia Health

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance
Comprehensive benefits package
Generous paid time off
CME support
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling