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Bismarck, North Dakota

NP/PA - Internal Medicine - Bismarck, ND

Nurse Practitioner 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$121k-$169k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Building Location

Essentia Health - Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic

Department: 3701150 GEN INTERNAL MEDICINE - MDB GATEWAY

Job Description

Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.

Education Qualifications

Internal Medicine

Gateway Clinic, Bismarck, ND

Join the employer of choice, where you will be recognized as a skilled clinician and experience job satisfaction by answering the call to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. The culture of Internal Medicine at Essentia Health is one of trust, respect, and teamwork. With a collaborative goal to provide patient and family centered care, Essentia Health Primary Care Providers work collaboratively with a care team of MDs, Nurses, and ancillary staff. Step into a busy and growing practice that allows you to be an engaged and appreciated member of an outstanding team-based model of care.

Our Internal Medicine team is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Gateway location. Based on the department’s need, preferred candidates will have the desire to focus on and must be comfortable providing care to both adult women and men across the age spectrum. The provider will join a collegial team consisting of 4 Internal Medicine physicians and 1 Nurse Practitioner.

  • 1.0 FTE, full-time status
  • Mon-Fri from 8a-5p (36 patient contact hrs/week)
  • 100% clinical setting; call coverage via phone with no outreach
  • 16 patients per day
  • No procedures unless desired
  • Call coverage via phone is currently 1:6 (rotated among Internal Medicine and Eldercare teams)

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills. The NP/PA works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging from young adult to elderly as noted in age-related categories and areas of expertise. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

Education/Training

  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.

Licensure/Certifications Required

  • Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state (if NP).
  • Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
  • Current certification in CPR.
  • National certification, in applicable area.
  • Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

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

For More Information, Contact

Brielle Humbird | 701.364.5825 | Brielle.Humbird@EssentiaHealth.org

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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.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

NP

  • Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
  • Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
  • Current certification in CPR.
  • National certification in applicable area.
  • Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

PA

  • Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
  • Current certification in CPR.
  • National certification.
  • Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

FTE

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time:

Weekends

No

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$120,848.00 - $169,187.20

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 provider will utilize advanced health assessment and decision-making skills to provide patient-centered care in a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities include health promotion, disease prevention, and managing patient care across the age spectrum in a clinical setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree as a Nurse Practitioner or a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant from an accredited program. Current state licensure, national certification, and CPR certification are required prior to practice.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical decision makingTeam-based careElectronic health records

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NP/PA - Internal Medicine - Bismarck, ND at Essentia Health a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Internal Medicine (NP) — ranked against 200 active Internal Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Internal Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 150 active listings.

Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 57% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Internal Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 200 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Bismarck

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,306/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
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 · Bismarck, ND 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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Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling