PHYSICIAN - Pediatrics, Wa
Listed compensation
$287K
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Job Description
- Building Location: Wahpeton Clinic
- Department: 3261120 GENERAL PEDIATRICS - WHP Job Description: Education Qualifications: Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Pediatrician Wahpeton, ND PRACTICE SPECIFICS: Seeking a patient-centered Pediatrician to join a hardworking team of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics (1 PNP) Physicians and APP’s. Become a welcome part of this team-based primary care group committed to the care of our area’s growing families. 1.0 FTE, full-time, (36 patient contact hours per week) Monday-Friday schedule between 8a-5p 18-22 patients per day Well-child checkups and immunizations to sports physicals, ADHD treatment, and adolescent health programs No inpatient call No outreach EPIC EMR This is an established practice that is growing, community involvement, school collaboration, and vested interests in the community, would all be welcomed in this practice.
Requirements
Peds residency Board eligible/certified LOCATION: Wahpeton, ND is located at the head of the Red River of the North Located 50 miles south of Fargo, ND Wahpeton/Breckenridge population 15,000 COMPENSATION $287,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation
- 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 patient-centered pediatric care including well-child checkups, immunizations, and adolescent health programs. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and APPs to serve growing families in the Wahpeton community.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a Pediatrics residency and be Board eligible or certified. A commitment to community involvement and school collaboration is highly welcomed.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN - Pediatrics, Wahpeton, ND at Essentia Health a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics — ranked against 737 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 152 active listings.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.3 / 10 · top 5% in pediatrics | ranked against 737 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $287k | Pediatrics median $255k (middle half $225k–$285k)83 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$322k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in North Dakota | 15 active | 740 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 66% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +14.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Essentia Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index152 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$202k | $48/wRVU × 4,200 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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