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Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

Essentia Health and Careers
Fargo, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon position at Essentia Health and Careers?

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon Opportunity

Fargo, North Dakota

Organization: Essentia Health – Fargo, North Dakota

Position Overview:

Join a thriving and established team as a fellowship-trained Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon within a stable, clinician-led organization. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Practice Highlights:

  • Call Coverage: Primary call coverage by advanced practice clinicians with a general call schedule of 1:6, allowing you to maintain your skills with a lighter volume.
  • Collaborative Environment: 24/7 hospitalist coverage with a strong and collaborative group.
  • Team Composition: Fellowship-trained specialists in hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, adult reconstruction, and a sports medicine medical orthopedic physician.

Essentia Health - Fargo Features:

  • Quality Recognition: 5-Star CMS Hospital for Quality.
  • Trauma Center: Level II Trauma Center.
  • Technology: Epic electronic medical record system.
  • Support: Excellent device rep support within the facility.
  • Referral Base: Strong primary care referral base with an organizational network of 25 clinics and 5 hospitals.
  • Comprehensive Services: Robotics, full complement of therapy and splint services, and ancillary services in-house.
  • Radiology: MSK fellowship-trained radiologist.
  • Convenience: Clinic, ER, OR, and hospital all within the same building.

Community Highlights:

  • Top-Ranked State: #1 Best State to Practice Medicine – Medscape.
  • Business and Career Opportunities: #1 Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers – Forbes Magazine.
  • Safety: #3 Most Secure Places to Live – Farmers Insurance.
  • Family-Friendly: #3 Best Place to Raise a Family – Children’s Health Magazine.
  • Vibrant City: Fargo, North Dakota, with a population of 180,000, is a progressive city experiencing rapid growth and financial stability.
  • Location: Situated on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota, just minutes from Lake Country.

Discover More:

  • Explore Fargo: Fargo: North of Normal Short Film
  • Learn about our Chamber and the expanding Hector International Airport.

COMPENSATON

  • $ 701,000. 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 www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact:

Liz Huesman, Physician Recruiter

(work) 701-261-6824 • (fax) 218-722-9952

Email: Elizabeth.Huesman@essentiahealth.org

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.
Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
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Salary : $701,000

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