Sanford Health·Fargo, North Dakota
The Adult Hospitalist Physician provides comprehensive inpatient care for adult patients within a hospital setting. This includes managing acute and chronic medical conditions and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Family Medicine - Hospitalist
Sanford Health has openings for Hospitalists (multiple positions available) to provide medical care to patients of Fargo, ND and the surrounding area. M.D., or equivalent foreign medical degree, as well as completion of a residency program in either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Dakota and BC/BE
The Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo metro area is a diverse, family-oriented community of 216,000 people that offers high quality of life and low cost of living. Outstanding schools, a vibrant business community, a thriving downtown district, cultural activities, and a wide variety of sports and recreation are just a few of the many reasons people love to call the Fargo area home.
The Adult Hospitalist Physician provides comprehensive, inpatient care for adult patients in a hospital setting. This role focuses on the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, coordination of care with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered outcomes throughout hospitalization.
M.D. or D.O. degree.
Successful completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Current medical license in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine; or Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine; or equivalent (American Osteopathic Board, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada). Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and have completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Board certification and a valid medical license, DEA permit, and state controlled substance license are required.
Market context
Pulmonary, critical care, and sleep physician roles in North Dakota are typically shaped by steady demand for specialists who can cover complex inpatient and outpatient needs across a broad geographic area. These positions are competitive because employers often look for board eligibility or certification, state licensure in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, and the ability to meet certification timelines after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure and board status before applying.