Physician - Pediatrics - Pulmonary

Sanford Health·Fargo, North Dakota

$280,000 - $280,000/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 28 days ago

Practice for this role

Physician - Pediatrics - Pulmonary · $280,000 - $280,000/yr

How this role compares

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+40% vs. median posted salary for physicians roles in Fargo, North Dakota ($200,000, n=69)

90 similar openings in the Fargo area · median $200,000

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 69 posted physicians roles in Fargo, North Dakota salarys. This role sits in the 61st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 40% above the Fargo, North Dakota median for physicians roles.

The physician will provide diagnostic and treatment services for children and young adults with respiratory, cardiovascular, and tracheobronchial conditions. Responsibilities include clinic-based practice, hospital consults across various pediatric units, and participation in the Cystic Fibrosis program.

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. Visas Accepted N/A Specialty Pediatrics - Pulmonary Practice Details Sanford Health is currently seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Pulmonologist to join a team of 20 pediatric specialties at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.
Clinic-based practice with hospital consults throughout the Children's Hospital (NICU, Peds, PICU)
Growing Cystic Fibrosis program which includes outpatient and inpatient care
Affiliate Cystic Fibrosis center of the University of Minnesota with a dedicated team that includes General Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition, Child Psychology, social work and respiratory therapy
One of 195 designated National Association of Children’s Hospitals in the country
Region’s only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center Community Description ABOUT SANFORD HEALTH IN FARGO
Three Sanford Health Medical Center campuses in Fargo/Moorhead area
State-of-the-art one-million-square-foot medical center opened in 2017, with 302 beds
Level I Adult Trauma Center supported by AirMed services covering a three-state area

FARGO COMMUNITY 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.

Job Description

Pediatric Pulmonology Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to the setting), evaluate diagnose and provide treatment or consultative services to children, adolescents and young adults presenting with conditions, disorders, injuries, and diseases of the respiratory system, to include lungs, cardiovascular and tracheobronchial systems, esophagus and other mediastinal contents, diaphragm and circulatory systems.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree.

Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed a fellowship shall provide his/her fellowship log.
OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a fellowship shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and have completed an ACGME, AOA, or Royal College accredited Pediatric residency and Pediatric Pulmonary fellowship. Board certification in the primary area of practice is required or must be achieved within five years of fellowship completion.

postgraduate degree
Physical examination
Patient evaluation
Clinical diagnosis
Inpatient care
Outpatient care
Medical history taking
Consultative services
Respiratory therapy collaboration
Cystic fibrosis care
Pediatric pulmonology
Respiratory system treatment
NICU consults
PICU consults

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
401k plan
Malpractice insurance
CME allowance
Relocation allowance
Tail coverage
Retention incentive

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $280,000 - $280,000/yr
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Application: Employer website

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