Physician - Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon - Fargo, ND

RTL2 Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 630,900 - 771,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement and educational programs

Flexible scheduling and generous time off

Job summary

Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon to join a thriving team. This opportunity offers a supportive environment with excellent device rep support and advanced practice clinician call coverage.

As part of a quality-recognized organization, you will enjoy a progressive community with high rankings for practicing medicine and raising a family. Compensation is competitive, along with comprehensive benefits to support your well-being and professional development.

Qualifications

• Fellowship‑trained Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon.
• Experience in orthopedics preferred.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Join an established team as a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon.
• Provide surgical services in a supportive environment.

Job description

Building Location:

32nd Avenue Building

Department:

3001570 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY - 32ND CLIN

Job Description:

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.

Compensation:

• $ 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.

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 [phone].

FTE:

1

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No