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Altru Health System
Grand Forks, North Dakota

Urology Physician

UrologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location: Altru Professional Center 4400 S. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58201 Summary: Urologist – Altru Health System Grand Forks, North Dakota Altru Health System is seeking a BE/BC Urologist to join our thriving and highly collaborative Urology team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to practice broad-based urology while contributing to the growth of specialized men’s health services within a supportive and well‑resourced health system.

Why Join Altru Urology? Highly collaborative team environment with experienced Urologists and both inpatient and outpatient APPs. Our APP collaboration model is truly top‑tier—seamless, efficient, and designed to support the full patient care continuum.

Extremely busy and established practice, offering immediate patient volume. Balanced schedule including: 2 OR days 3 clinic days 2.5 procedure days Call required, shared within a supportive group.

Bread‑and‑butter urology with the opportunity to expand into areas of interest—especially men’s health services, where the program is poised for significant growth.

Position Highlights Full spectrum urologic care with robust surgical and procedural resources Large primary care network generating strong referral volume Access to new and updated facilities, including our recently expanded surgical and procedural spaces Opportunity to shape the future of men’s health services within the region Contact: Michelle Chavez, Provider Recruiter, michelle.chavez@altru.org Essential Job Functions: Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru who present with injuries or illnesses.

Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures. Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru’s policies and standards. Achieves the Altru Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis.

Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis. Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school. Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification. Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within five years of employment. Must be granted medical staff appointments at Altru and associated facilities as are necessary to the commission of duties prior to commencement of employment. Must be insurable under the Health System’s professional liability carrier prior to commencement of employment. Doctor of Optometry, Chiropractic Medicine and Podiatry must have graduated from respective accredited schools. Be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned. Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. Physical Demands:

  • Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Crawl: Not Applicable
  • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
  • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
  • See: Continuously (67-100%)

Hear: Continuously (67-100%) Weight Demands

  • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
  • Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
  • Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (<10 Pounds) Working Conditions

  • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Outdoor: Not Applicable
  • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R6885 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO) At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart. Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Key Responsibilities

The physician evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients presenting with injuries or illnesses, while also counseling them on preventative healthcare measures. They must exercise independent judgment in diagnosis and treatment consistent with organizational standards and actively participate in achieving quality and safety goals.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Doctorate in the specified medical field and be admissible to sit for or be certified by the Canadian or American Board. Applicants must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota and must be insurable under the Health System’s professional liability carrier prior to employment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Surgical CareProcedural CarePatient DiagnosisPatient TreatmentTeam Collaboration

Urology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

What does the Physician market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $375k (middle half $338k–$450k)299 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNorth Dakota index 89.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in North Dakota136 active22,641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Urology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 291 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Altru Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Forks, North Dakota
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health plan
401(k) retirement plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Life and disability insurance
Education assistance
Paid time off (PTO)

Living in Grand Forks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k
Typical market rent
$1,172/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.7
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 · Grand Forks, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.