Founding Pediatrician Opportunity – Build the Pediatric Department in Western North Dakota

HealthSource Partners

  • Dickinson, North Dakota
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    You will join a supportive team that currently includes one Pediatrician and one Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, working alongside on-site Primary Care, Internal Medicine, and Women’s Health providers. With more than 600 babies delivered annually at our hospital, the need for dedicated pediatric care is clear — and you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of children’s health in this community.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDickinson, North Dakota
    Websitehealthsource.md

    Description

    Founding Pediatrician Opportunity – Build the Pediatric Department in Western North Dakota

    CHI St. Alexius Health – Dickinson, ND

    Practice Overview

    CHI St. Alexius Health – Dickinson is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatrician to establish and lead our new Pediatrics Department. This is a unique opportunity to design and grow a program that will serve families across western North Dakota, where the demand for pediatric services continues to rise.

    You will join a supportive team that currently includes one Pediatrician and one Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, working alongside on-site Primary Care, Internal Medicine, and Women’s Health providers. With more than 600 babies delivered annually at our hospital, the need for dedicated pediatric care is clear — and you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of children’s health in this community.

    Position Highlights

    • Department-building role: opportunity to grow and shape the pediatric program from the ground up

    • Clinic schedule: Flexible — 4x10s or 5x8s per week

    • Call schedule: Currently 1:3, moving to 1:4 with additional hires

    • Patient volume: 15–20 patients per day in clinic

    • Hospital responsibilities: Direct admissions to Level II Nursery; higher-acuity cases transferred to Bismarck or Fargo

    • Procedures: Circumcisions, intubations, newborn resuscitation, and c-section attendance (no conscious sedation in clinic)

    • Clinic setup: Located on hospital campus (3rd floor) with dedicated office, shared procedure room, and 3–4 exam rooms

    Compensation & Benefits

    CHI St. Alexius Health offers a competitive compensation package aligned with national benchmarks and designed to reward both clinical excellence and program growth:

    • Base Salary (1.0 FTE): $328,304

    • wRVU Threshold: 6,636 annually

    • wRVU Conversion Factor: $49.47/wRVU (70th percentile nationally)

    • Forgivable Loan: Up to 10% of salary as a starting loan, forgiven over 3 years

    • Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000

    • CME Allowance:$3500 for single boarded; $5000 for double boarded physicians

    • Allowed Time Off: 40 days (320 hours) annually — includes vacation, holidays, CME, and personal days

    • Production Incentive: Paid for wRVU production above threshold, with quarterly payouts and year-end reconciliation

    • Performance Incentive: Up to 5% of base compensation annually, tied to quality, outcomes, and patient experience

    • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage, and retirement

    Community

    Dickinson, ND is a growing, family-oriented community that serves as the medical hub for western North Dakota.

    • 600+ annual deliveries at our facility, ensuring a steady patient base

    • Family-friendly town with excellent schools, a safe environment, and affordable living

    • Active community with abundant outdoor recreation including hunting, fishing, hiking, and nearby Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    • Strong economic growth and a welcoming culture make Dickinson an excellent place to live and work

    Ideal Candidate

    We are seeking a pioneering, mission-driven Pediatrician who:

    • Is motivated to build and lead a pediatric program in a high-demand region

    • Values the challenges and rewards of rural healthcare

    • Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys community-focused medicine

    • Brings leadership qualities and a long-term vision for pediatric services in western North Dakota

    For more information or to apply, please contact:
    Gabriel Colmenares
    Vice President, Recruiting Operations – HealthSource Partners
    (954) 695-0594
    gcolmenares@healthsource.md

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