Per-diem Neurosurgeon
SAMGI·Rapid City, South Dakota
SAMGI·Rapid City, South Dakota
Provide acute care neurosurgical services for trauma patients, including diagnosis, surgical intervention, and postoperative management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and supervise Advanced Practice Providers to ensure high-quality patient care.
Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a leader in building surgical teams that deliver exceptional acute care surgical services while providing surgeons with a sustainable practice model. Our programs are designed to enhance patient outcomes across various specialties, including trauma, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and more. By joining SAMGI, you will become part of a pioneering organization that empowers surgeons to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from a collaborative team and ample opportunities for professional growth.
SAMGI is seeking a dedicated Trauma/Acute Care Neurosurgeon to join our dynamic team. This role is exclusively focused on acute care services, with no elective procedures. You will provide comprehensive care for patients with traumatic neurosurgical injuries in an ACS verified Level II center, working in a high-acuity environment that demands quick response and expert decision-making skills. The position offers APP support, excellent trauma and ICU services and a fully staffed follow up clinic.
Provide acute care neurosurgical services for trauma patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, surgical intervention, and postoperative management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including trauma, critical care, and emergency departments, to provide timely, evidence-based care. Participate in follow-up clinics to ensure continuity of care for trauma patients. Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to enhance delivery of patient care. Develop and adhere to standardized protocols and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurosurgery. Fellowship training in trauma or demonstrated trauma experience required. Unrestricted medical license to practice in SD. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification preferred Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Schedule and Compensation: Full-time position: 183 flexible 24-hour shifts per year. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. Why Join SAMGI? Be part of a pioneering organization that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Focus solely on acute care neurosurgery without the demands of elective cases. Work with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurosurgery with fellowship training or demonstrated experience in trauma. An unrestricted medical license to practice in South Dakota is required.
Market context
Per-diem neurosurgeon roles in South Dakota typically reflect intermittent coverage needs tied to trauma, call, or specialty access in regional hospitals. Competition often centers on board certification or eligibility, trauma experience, and an unrestricted South Dakota medical license. Review the original posting carefully and confirm licensure, trauma background, and availability for per-diem coverage; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the source description to save research time.
