PHYSICIAN - Ophthalmology - Fargo, ND
Listed compensation
Compensation Range: $1.00–$1000K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Building Location
South University Clinic
Department: 3021450 OPHTHALMOLOGY - SU
Job Description
Education Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
- PRACTICE SPECIFICS
- 1.0 FTE, full-time status
Join established, diverse, and collegial practice of 3 Optometrists, dedicated RN, and experienced imaging technicians
State of the art technology in clinic and OR including: Optos with FA & ICG, Lenstar, OCT & OCT-A, VF, topography, Centurion phaco system
- Enjoy 4 clinic days and 1 OR day per week
- Dedicated in-clinic procedure room
- Call required – shared with the other ophthalmologists in the community
- Future outreach possible
- Relocation and benefit package
- Competitive salary and starting bonus, dedicated CME benefits, as well as malpractice insurance
Requirements
BC/BE in Ophthalmology
LOCATION: Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota
- 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Fargo-Moorhead population: 225,000
- Regional service area consists of 25 clinics and 5 hospitals
- Visit fargomoorhead.org for more information about our community!
Compensation
$460,000 Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
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.
Search or Apply Online at Essentiahealth.org or Contact
- Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter
- Phone (work): 218-786-1774
- Email: Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org
FTE
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve 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.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive ophthalmology care in a clinic setting with four clinic days and one operating room day per week. Responsibilities include performing in-clinic procedures and participating in a shared call rotation with other community ophthalmologists.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Ophthalmology — 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 7,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $360k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN - Ophthalmology - Fargo, ND at Essentia Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Ophthalmology — ranked against 142 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 142 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No weekends
Living in Fargo
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $295k≈ 0.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,079/mo≈ 3% 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.