Orthopedic Surgeon Job at Sanford Health in Rapid City, SD

1. Mon-Friday schedule with some weekend call when a surgeon is on call for local hospital services.
2. Local hospital call coverage is for MD/general orthopedics, APP would assist MD as needed.
3. Alternating months with the onsite surgeons: 1 Foot/Ankle focused; 1 Hand/Wrist/Elbow & Shoulder focused.
4. 20 patients per day in clinic, also take walk-ins as Orthopedic Urgent Care.
5. Clinic to include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of orthopedic situations including post-operative monitoring, casting, splinting, and initiation of any out of facility treatment plans.
6. Hospital responsibilities include surgical first assist, post-op/inpatient rounds, assisting MD as needed with ER patient evaluations/treatment.
7. 2 days a week at clinic, 3 days a week surgery, must be flexible and willing to add clinic hours when patient needs require it.
8. Rounding at local hospital as surgeon needs assistance.
9. Travel to outreach locations 2-3 times per month.
10. Location group includes 2 surgeons (1 foot/ankle focus, 1 hand/wrist & shoulder focus), 1 FT NP, 1 FT PA, 2 visiting Spine providers plus Spine APPs, 1 visiting Neurologist, and other visiting providers as scheduled.
11. Licensure as a in State of WYOMING, pass credentialing at the local hospital for privileges.
12. We offer a nationally competitive compensation plan, with a benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, paid time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage.

About Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center

Founded in 1976 by orthopedic surgeon David W. Boyer, MD, Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center has remained the premier orthopedic practice in the region for nearly 50 years. As part of our devotion to serving the Black Hills, we have South Dakota clinics in Rapid City, Hot Springs, Philip, Spearfish, and Mitchell; a Nebraska clinic in Chadron; Wyoming clinics in Gillette, Newcastle, Buffalo, and Sheridan; and North Dakota clinics in Bowman, Williston, and Dickinson.

Our team of surgeons and doctors includes over 18 board-certified and fellowship-trained specialists who provide the highest level of specialty healthcare in surgical and advanced non-surgical methods to keep our Black Hills community healthy. Doing our part to keep our region moving, our doctors and staff are committed to providing world-class treatment, patient-centered care, and exceptional service to keep you strong. That's why we are proud to be the preferred practice in the region.

Life in City

Living in Gillette, Wyoming, offers a lower cost of living than the national average, with affordable housing and transportation. The city is known as the "Energy Capital of the Nation" due to its role in coal, oil, and natural gas production.

Balance an excellent quality of life with affordable living, a strong economy, a safe, clean living environment and superb schools. Gillette is located in a beautiful area with opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and hunting. There is a wide variety of landscapes to enjoy throughout its four seasons.

Dedicated to the work of health and healing

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience and providing access to world-class healthcare in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves 2.4 million patients and more than 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes 56 hospitals, more than 270 clinic locations, 144 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, nearly 1,000 active clinical trials and studies, and nine world clinic locations around the globe.