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Essentia Health
Fargo, North Dakota

Physician - Urology - Fargo, ND

UrologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$650k-$1000k

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Job Description

Building Location

32nd Avenue Building

Department: 3001480 UROLOGY - 32ND CLIN

Job Description

Education Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Exciting Urology Opportunity in Fargo, ND

Essentia Health – Fargo, North Dakota is seeking a board certified or board eligible Urologist to join our esteemed and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity within a stable, clinician-led organization that values excellence and collaboration.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Compensation: Starting base pay of $650,000 with an opportunity to earn beyond. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

  • Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a collegial team of 2 Urologists and 4 Nurse Practitioners.
  • Balanced Workload: Admissions are managed by the hospitalist service, with a manageable call schedule of 1:4.
  • Operational Efficiency: Benefit from dedicated block time of 2-3 days per week, supported by a well-trained and efficient OR staff.
  • Advanced Support: Our Advanced Practice Providers assist in the OR and help manage hospital patients.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Level II Trauma Center: Providing comprehensive care with advanced technology.

Cutting-Edge Equipment: Including 2 Da Vinci Robots, 120-Watt Holmium Laser, Thulium, Rezum Therapy, Holep, MRI Prostate Guided Biopsy, and Urodynamics.

Integrated Care: Clinic, ER, OR, and hospital are all within the same facility, ensuring seamless patient care.

Robust Referral Network: Built-in referral pattern from a large health system with 25 clinics and 5 hospitals in the regional service area.

Requirements

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Urology

Compensation

$650,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Why Fargo?

  • Top-Ranked State for Medicine: #1 Best State to Practice Medicine – Medscape
  • Business and Career Opportunities: #1 Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers – Forbes Magazine
  • Safety and Security: #3 Most Secure Places to Live – Farmers Insurance
  • Family-Friendly: #3 Best Place to Raise a Family – Children’s Health Magazine
  • Discover Fargo
  • Explore the vibrant community and lifestyle of Fargo through these links:
  • Fargo: North of Normal Short Film
  • Fargo Chamber of Commerce

Hector International Airport

  • Join us at Essentia Health – Fargo and take the next step in your Urology career in a supportive, innovative, and thriving environment.
  • For more information and to apply, please contact us today!

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

For Additional Information Please Contact

  • Liz Huesman, Senior Physician Recruiter
  • 701-261-6824
  • Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org

FTE

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

8

Shift End Time

5

Weekends

yes

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

Yes

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.

For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Key Responsibilities

The Urologist will provide comprehensive patient care within a clinical and surgical setting, working alongside a team of specialists and advanced practice providers. Responsibilities include managing patient care in the clinic, OR, and hospital, supported by a robust referral network.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

SurgeryDa Vinci RoboticsClinical Practice

Urology — Physician Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 153 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 $47 per wRVU — implying roughly $329k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.4
Better work-life than 30% of Urology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 278 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

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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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources