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Job · #802366

General Anesthesiologist (MD/DO)

Fargo, ND

Posted 28th Jul, 2026

At a glance

Pay$625k / yrPay range shown
Job typeFull Time
ContractW-2
SpecialtyGeneral Anesthesiology
ProfessionAnesthesiologist

Quick summary

AI summary

Hospital-based permanent anesthesiologist role in Fargo, ND within a large care team at the region’s Level I trauma center; ideal for generalists or fellowship-trained candidates.

Highlights

  • $625k at 1.0 FTE
  • $100k retention bonus
  • Academic appointment

Description

Sanford Health’s Department of Anesthesia is looking for board-certified MDAs to join their team of 24 anesthesiologists and 80+ CRNAs in Fargo, ND. Generalists as well as those with fellowship training in Peds, Neuro, or Ortho are encouraged to apply.

PRACTICE DETAILS:
  • Region’s only Level I Trauma Center + Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • The department provides anesthesia for approximately 28,000 cases per year at three hospitals
  • All specialties are represented including acute pain service
  • The anesthesia care team model is used for nearly all of our cases
  • Strong relationships within department and surgical staff
  • Academic appointment available through UND School of Medicine
  • Research opportunities and support services are available as well

Competitive compensation package includes:
  • Annual compensation of $625,000 if you complete required number of shifts for 1.0 FTE
  • In addition, a $100,000 retention incentive to be paid if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 3 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details)

Sanford Health is one of the largest health care systems in the nation, with 44 hospitals and nearly 482 clinics in 26 states and nine countries. Sanford is dedicated to the integrated delivery of health care, genomic medicine, senior care and services, global clinics, research and affordable insurance. Nearly $1 billion in gifts from philanthropist Denny Sanford have transformed how Sanford Health improves the human condition. For information, or Sanford Health News.

Sanford’s Fargo Region has over 660 licensed beds and employs 585 physicians. Fargo is a metropolitan area with a vibrant population of about 240,000 and roughly 30,000 college students, and on the grow! Fargo is situated along the Red River on the border of ND/MN. Clear blue lakes for boating, fishing, and relaxing are just 45 minutes from Fargo in the beautiful ‘Heart of Lakes’ area of west-central Minnesota, and Minneapolis/St. Paul is just a three hour drive. The community is known for steady growth, a highly-trained workforce with an unemployment rate under 3%, business-friendly environment, outstanding quality of life, strong public and private schools, an international airport, low crime, and reasonable costs of living. Fargo is rated the #1 Best City in the US for jobs in 2020.

For more information please contact:

Jenna Berlinger – Physician Recruiter

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