Sanford Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Core privileges include performing history and physical examinations, admitting, evaluating, diagnosing, consulting, and providing care to patients of all ages with infectious diseases across all organ systems. The role involves hospital and outpatient clinic rotations, telemedicine services, and participation in travel medicine, antibiotic stewardship, and HIV care.
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.
Sanford Clinic Infectious Disease is looking to add a BE/BC Infectious Disease specialist.
Join a group of 4 board certified ID physicians and 2 certified nurse practitioners in a growing market
Hospital and outpatient clinic rotations with telemedicine services to network locations in SD, MN, and IA. Clinic is located on the campus of Sanford USD Medical Center
Call schedule 1:5 rotation. Close collaboration with hospitalists, intensivists and other subspecialists.
A well-rounded clinical ID practice, including travel medicine, antibiotic stewardship, and HIV care, as well as opportunities for teaching and research.
Academic appointment opportunities available at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Located in the heart of the Midwest, Sioux Falls balances an excellent quality of life with a strong economy in a safe, clean environment in southeast South Dakota. With a competitive cost of living, no state income tax and amenities of a community twice its size, such as fine dining, shopping, arts, sports and nightlife, Sioux Falls is a welcoming and friendly place to call home.
Infectious Disease Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examinations, admit (if applicable to setting) evaluate, diagnose, consult, and provide care to patients of all ages with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems.
M.D. or D.O. degree.
Successful completion of an Internal Medicine or Pediatric residency program, and successful completion of a fellowship in Infectious Diseases accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada in the residency. Training at residency and fellowship 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) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their fellowship training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their fellowship training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions)
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician 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 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.
Applicants must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree and have successfully completed an Internal Medicine or Pediatric residency program followed by an ACGME, AOA, or Canadian accredited fellowship in Infectious Diseases. Board certification is required, though recent fellowship graduates have a grace period to achieve it.
Market context
In South Dakota, physician openings are often driven by rural access needs, specialty coverage gaps, and ongoing demand in hospitals and clinics. These roles are competitive because employers may look for strong clinical credentials, board or specialty alignment, and experience that fits local patient volumes; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Review the certification and experience preferences closely, and confirm whether the schedule and coverage options match your practice needs before applying.