A confidential, independent Critical Access Hospital in central South Dakota is seeking a Family Medicine Physician for a full-time, permanent position. This is a broad-scope rural medicine opportunity with clinical autonomy, manageable patient volumes, and dedicated support.
Position Highlights
• True four-day workweek with dedicated administrative time
• Pediatrics through geriatrics
• Outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, and emergency medicine
• Opportunity to incorporate women s health, nursing-home care, and procedures based on interest and experience
• Dedicated nursing support and a collaborative physician/APP team
• Quality-focused practice without an RVU-driven compensation model
• Optional Medical Director role
Compensation and Benefits
• Guaranteed base salary starting at $325,000
• Additional $75,000 annual Medical Director stipend
• Employer-paid health insurance for the physician and family
• South Dakota Retirement System with a 6% employer match, fully vested after three years
• Relocation assistance
• PTO and CME stipend
• Malpractice coverage
• Potential federal and state student-loan repayment
• No South Dakota individual state income tax
Medical Director Scope
Candidates who accept the leadership role will provide physician oversight and APP mentorship while partnering with hospital leadership on medical staff operations, policies, regulatory compliance, infection control, and quality improvement.
Practice Environment
The organization operates a 12-bed hospital with an attached Rural Health Clinic. Available resources include 24/7 emergency, laboratory, and radiology coverage, along with rehabilitation, infusion services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient procedures, telemedicine, and specialty outreach.
Qualifications
• MD or DO
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine
• South Dakota medical license or eligibility to obtain one
• DEA registration or eligibility
• Comfortable providing care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings
• Willingness to participate in the call rotation
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaborative-care skills
Rural or community-based practice experience is welcomed but not required.
The employer s identity will be disclosed to qualified candidates following an initial confidential conversation.
