Sanford Health·Rapid City, South Dakota
The physician will provide comprehensive primary care, including examinations, diagnostics, and treatment for patients of all ages. Responsibilities also include analyzing test findings, prescribing medications, and educating patients about their health conditions.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Creekside Medical Clinic is seeking BE/BC Family Medicine trained physician to the practice in Rapid City, SD.
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Practice includes 4 Family Medicine Physicians and 2 Physician Assistants.
Provide comprehensive primary care, including examinations, diagnostics, DOT physicals and treatment.
Analyze findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose conditions of patients.
Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patients' conditions and allergies.
Instruct patient and families regarding medications and treatments.
Refer patients to specialists when necessary.
Educate patients about their health conditions, medications, and treatment plans.
New resident/fellows are encouraged to apply.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care 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.
About Creekside Medical Clinic Creekside Medical Clinic offers exceptional and personalized outpatient medical care for all ages in an environment that values communication, compassion, and respect for the patients and staff. Our physicians live, work and volunteer in the Black Hills and are committed to the highest standard of clinical excellence. Our compassionate and caring expert staff are committed to providing a memorable experience.
Life in the Rapid City Area Living in Rapid City and the Black Hills of South Dakota offers a unique blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and outdoor adventure.
Nestled at the eastern edge of the scenic Black Hills, Rapid City serves as a gateway to iconic landmarks like Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, and Custer State Park.
The area is known for its stunning landscapes, with pine-covered hills, granite peaks, and abundant wildlife.
Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life, low cost of living, and a strong sense of community.
Rapid City offers good schools, a growing arts scene, and a mix of local shops and restaurants, while still maintaining easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, and winter sports.
Ideal for nature lovers and those seeking a quieter lifestyle, the Black Hills area combines rugged Western heritage with a family-friendly environment and endless opportunities for exploration.
Family Medicine Core Privileges includes the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to the setting), evaluate, diagnose, treat and provide consultation to patients of all ages with a wide variety of illness, diseases, injuries, mental health conditions and functional disorders of circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, gastroenteric, integumentary, nervous, female reproductive, and genitourinary systems. This includes the pre-operative care of surgical patients and post-operative medical care of surgical patients and return to work issues.
M.D. or D.O. degree.
Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed residency shall provide their residency procedure log and a list of completed rotations, as applicable. OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications. Applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the clinical aspects of Family Medicine by providing case log that includes 25 vaginal deliveries, 50 adult medical patients, and 10 inpatient care of children under the age of 18 (excluding normal newborn), as applicable to privileges being requested, in the last 12 months.
Successful completion of a Family Medicine residency program accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or he Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy. Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions)
We offer a nationally competitive compensation plan and retention incentive, with an additional benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree and have completed a Family Medicine residency program. Active involvement in clinical aspects of Family Medicine and board certification is also required.
Market context
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