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Surgery - Plastic Physician

Sanford Health Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Fargo, ND Full-time Surgeon

At a glance

Surgeon role at Sanford Health. Fargo, ND · full-time · $650,000 a year.

SalaryStated by Sanford Health
$650,000
Pay for this role, in USD per year, as stated in the listing.
RoleSurgeon
LocationFargo, ND
EmploymentFull-time
Pay$650,000
PostedOct 1, 2026 · 3w ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the employer's listing.

What you'll do

  • Perform plastic, cosmetic, breast and reconstructive procedures, including post-weight-loss surgery
  • Balance inpatient and outpatient care in a full-time practice
  • Take call approximately 10 days per month
  • Teach medical students and surgery residents, with occasional teaching for IM and FM residents

What you bring

  • You are BE/BC and fellowship trained in microvascular plastic surgery
  • Microsurgical breast reconstruction experience is preferred

Who this fits

This full-time Fargo practice suits a microvascular plastic surgeon comfortable with both inpatient and outpatient care. The call schedule is approximately 10 days per month, and the role includes teaching.

From the employer

Location ND, Fargo

Facility 2801 University Bldg

Specialty Plastic & Reconstruction

Visas Accepted N/A

Practice Details

Sanford Health, an integrated multi-specialty health system, is seeking a BE/BC Fellowship trained Microvascular Plastic Surgeon to join our practice in Fargo, ND. At Sanford Health, our reputation of excellence is founded on our talented team of dedicated physicians, and we believe they are the cornerstone of healthcare.

  • Reconstructive and cosmetic practice with two plastic surgeons and three advanced practice providers
  • This is a full-time practice with a balanced mixture of inpatient and outpatient care
  • Procedures include general plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, breast and reconstructive surgery, post weight loss surgery
  • Experience in microsurgical breast reconstruction is preferred
  • Opportunity for free flap lower extremity reconstruction
  • The clinic and hospital offer state-of-the-art- facilities and advanced equipment
  • Catchment area exceeds one million
  • Call is approximately 10 days per month
  • Opportunity to teach medical students, surgery residents, and occasionally IM & FM residents

Compensation Package

Plastic Surgery, Fargo

Compensation floor of $650,000 for the first two years of the employment contract, plus estimated potential to exceed compensation floor from personally performed wRVUs.

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 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.

About this Community

Sanford's Fargo Region has over 600 licensed beds and employs 640 physicians. Fargo is a metropolitan area with a population of about 240,000 and roughly 30,000 college students. Clear blue lakes are just 45 minutes from Fargo in west-central Minnesota, and Minneapolis/St. Paul is just a three-hour drive. The community is known for steady growth, highly trained workforce with an unemployment rate under 3%, business-friendly environment, outstanding quality of life, strong schools, airport, low crime, and reasonable costs of living.

Job Function Physicians

Req Number R-

Equal Employment Opportunity

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