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Fargo, North Dakota

PHYSICIAN - Neonatology - Fargo, ND

NeonatologyIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$381K

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Building Location: 32nd Avenue Building Department: 3001180 NEONATOLOGY - 32ND CLIN Job Description: Education Qualifications: Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Neonatologist Fargo, ND PRACTICE SPECIFICS Level III, 14 bed newly renovated NICU with private suites Strong 6-person OB team with growing birth volume Full time Maternal Fetal Medicine support Pediatric subspecialty support with cardiology, neurology, and virtual hematology Relocation and benefit package Full time is 7-8 shifts per month as a 4-person team Competitive salary and sign on bonus Overnight NNP support Highly experienced nursing staff REQUIREMENTS BC/BE in Neonatology LOCATION Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul Fargo-Moorhead population: 250,000 Regional Service area consists of 30 clinics & 5 hospitals Safe, growing community known for excellent school system Young population with average age mid 30’s Three Universities in the FM area COMPENSATION $381,153 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 EssentiaCareers.org Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org 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

The neonatologist will provide clinical care in a 14-bed Level III NICU, working as part of a 4-person team. Responsibilities include managing neonatal patients and collaborating with OB and pediatric subspecialty teams.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Neonatology. A valid medical license and relevant clinical experience are required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

NICU carePatient careClinical practiceNeonatal medicineTeam collaborationMedical licensure

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN - Neonatology - Fargo, ND at Essentia Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Neonatology — ranked against 67 active Neonatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, flexible scheduling.

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 134 active listings.

Of the 43 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 67% have no call, 28% 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.

Top Neonatology Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 12 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
27% this job
Visa sponsorship
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Among the best 10% of Neonatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 67 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 0.8× 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.

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About Essentia Health

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary: $381,153
Sign on bonus
Relocation and benefit package
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off