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 ColmenaresVice President, Recruiting Operations – HealthSource Partners (954) 695-0594 gcolmenares@healthsource.md