Physician Jobs in North Dakota

Physician jobs in North Dakota draw consistent demand from a healthcare system shaped by rural access challenges, an aging population, and strong anchor institutions across the state. Most openings are concentrated in Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks, where employers like Sanford Health, Essentia Health, and CHI St. Alexius Health maintain large physician workforces. Family medicine, internal medicine, and psychiatry see the most persistent openings, reflecting both primary care shortages in rural communities and growing behavioral health needs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles221+
Top employerSanford Health
Top cityFargo, ND
Cities hiring18
Work type85% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Clinic Provider - Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Certified
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Clinic Provider - Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Certified
UNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Park River, North Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
11-50

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Urology Physician Grand Forks, ND
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Urology Physician Grand Forks, ND
Altru
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
Doctoral degree
1,001-5,000

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Physician
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Physician
Sanford Health
Fargo, North Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
10,000+

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Physician - Non-Invasive Cardiology Advanced Imaging
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Physician - Non-Invasive Cardiology Advanced Imaging
Essentia Health
Fargo, North Dakota
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$631k - $1000k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine (OB Required) - Jamestown, ND
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PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine (OB Required) - Jamestown, ND
Essentia Health
Jamestown, North Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$345k/yr
10,000+

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Physician Jobs by City in North Dakota

Where North Dakota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fargo
109 jobs
Bismarck
41 jobs
Grand Forks
16 jobs
Jamestown
7 jobs
Wahpeton
6 jobs
Williston
5 jobs
Devils Lake
5 jobs
Dickinson
4 jobs
West Fargo
4 jobs

Physician Job Market in North Dakota

A snapshot from current North Dakota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Sanford Health87
  • Essentia Health69
  • Signify Health14
  • Altru12
  • CommonSpirit Health9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services122
  • Non-Profit & Social Services30
  • Education1

What North Dakota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in physician jobs across North Dakota.

  • Active physician license issued or recognized by the North Dakota Board of Medicine
  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited program
  • Completion of an accredited residency program in the applicable specialty
  • Current DEA registration and valid state-controlled substance certificate
  • Board certification or active board eligibility in a recognized medical specialty
  • Current ACLS and BLS certification appropriate to the clinical setting

Physician Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physician in North Dakota?

To practice as a physician in North Dakota, you must obtain a license from the North Dakota Board of Medicine. The path requires completing a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited medical school, passing the USMLE or COMLEX licensing exams, and finishing an accredited residency program. You then apply directly to the Board, which reviews your credentials, training history, and any disciplinary record before issuing a full license.

Which companies hire physicians in North Dakota?

Employers hiring physicians in North Dakota right now include Sanford Health, Essentia Health, and Signify Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Sanford Health and Essentia Health are among the most active systems in the state, recruiting across multiple specialties in both urban clinics and rural critical access settings.

Which North Dakota cities have the most physician jobs?

Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks account for the greatest concentration of physician openings in North Dakota. Fargo leads as the state's largest metro and home to major health systems, while Bismarck and Grand Forks anchor physician hiring in the south-central and eastern regions, respectively, where regional hospitals and specialty clinics serve broad surrounding populations.

Are there remote physician jobs in North Dakota?

Yes, but they're rare. About 15% of physician openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-specialties most likely to include remote or telehealth components are psychiatry, radiology, and certain chronic disease management positions where patient contact can be conducted virtually.

How can I get hired as a physician in North Dakota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a residency or fellowship position through programs affiliated with the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, which partners with Sanford Health and Essentia Health to place new graduates in clinical training roles across the state. Completing a rural training track or primary care rotation in a North Dakota critical access hospital strengthens candidacy considerably. Newly licensed physicians without independent practice experience are also hired into hospitalist and urgent care associate roles, which serve as practical entry points into full attending positions.

Where can I find and apply to physician jobs in North Dakota?

You can find and apply to physician jobs in North Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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