Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (ACS) SurgeonLocation: Rapid City, South DakotaBoard Certified or Eligible Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (ACS)•Full-time employed opportunity focused on delivering high-quality trauma and acute care surgical services in a collaborative, physician-led environment.•Practice in a 417-bed regional tertiary care hospital and Level II Trauma Center serving a five-state referral region.•Join an experienced team of Trauma/ACS surgeons supported by dedicated Advanced Practice Providers providing 24/7 coverage.Work alongside highly skilled specialists across multiple disciplines, including:oNeurosurgeryoOrthopedic Trauma SurgeryoPlastic SurgeryoVascular SurgeryoCritical Care MedicineoHospital MedicineoInterventional CardiologyoAdvanced EndoscopyoInterventional RadiologyoAdditional surgical and medical subspecialties•Access to state-of-the-art facilities, advanced surgical technology, experienced operating room staff, dedicated first assists, and 24-hour robotic surgery support.•Strong multidisciplinary support allows comprehensive management of complex trauma and acute care surgical patients.Schedule includes approximately:o91 daytime shifts annuallyo60 nighttime shifts annually•Day shifts are 10 hours in duration.•Night shifts are 14 hours in duration.•Two Trauma/ACS surgeons are on service during daytime coverage.•Shared coverage model promotes teamwork and work-life balance.•Additional shifts and elective surgical opportunities may be available for physicians interested in increasing clinical activity.•Candidates should be comfortable managing common acute care surgical emergencies, including bariatric and colorectal surgery-related cases, with subspecialty support available as needed.•Collegial culture with active physician leadership and strong organizational support.Compensation & Benefits•Competitive compensation package.•Comprehensive benefits package.•Paid malpractice insurance coverage.•CME support and professional development opportunities.•Relocation assistance available.•Retirement and health benefits.•Additional earning opportunities through elective cases and extra shifts.Candidate Qualifications•Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.•Eligible for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery practice.•Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery and/or Surgical Critical Care is preferred but not required.•Strong commitment to high-quality patient care and clinical excellence.•Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.•Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.About the Community•Rapid City is a thriving, family-friendly community located in the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota.•Offers an exceptional quality of life with a unique combination of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure.•Enjoy year-round recreational activities including:oRock climbingoHikingoSkiingoCampingoBoatingoFishingoHuntingoMountain biking•Regional airport located approximately 15 minutes from downtown with direct flights to multiple major U.S. destinations.•Affordable cost of living with no state income tax.•Excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and strong community atmosphere.•Ideal destination for physicians seeking a rewarding surgical career and an active outdoor lifestyle.
