Physician - Pediatrics - Developmental & Behavioral

Sanford Health

3 days ago

Fargo, North DakotaFull TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Sanford Health as a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician – Fargo, ND – Academic in Fargo, North Dakota.

Key Responsibilities

must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services for at least 50 patients in the last 12 months.

must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months.

provide treatment to patients from infancy through adolescence with developmental difficulties and problemat.

provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical ac.

Requirements

The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services for at least 50 patients in the last 12 months.

OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinic activity for the last 12 months is required.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

Key Skills

Developmental pediatricsBehavioral pediatricsPatient evaluationDiagnosisTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical teachingInpatient careAutism spectrum disordersCerebral palsy managementNICU follow-upPediatric neurologyRehabilitation medicine

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician - Pediatrics - Developmental & Behavioral position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Sanford Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fargo, North Dakota.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Developmental pediatrics, Behavioral pediatrics, Patient evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Clinical teaching, Inpatient care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients from infancy through adolescence with developmental and behavioral conditions. They will also participate in multidisciplinary clinics and collaborate with various pediatric subspecialists and therapy teams.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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