Sanford Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Provide specialized surgical, medical, and rehabilitative care for patients with disorders of the hand, wrist, and forearm. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of orthopedic surgeons and specialists within a state-of-the-art facility.
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.
Orthopedic Surgery - Hand
Sanford Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a BE/BC Fellowship Trained Hand Surgeon to join a group of four.
Join a premier group practice with 30 regionally recognized orthopedic surgeons, along with four podiatrists, three family medicine/sports trained physicians, and one neuropsychologist who are associated with Sanford USD Medical Center
Orthopedic facility is state-of-the art and houses orthopedics, rehabilitation, physiatry, neurosciences, and podiatry physicians
The Van Demark Building has various therapeutic specialties and durable medical equipment available
New Orthopedic Hospital opened January 2026: the nine story, 205,000 square foot Orthopedic Hospital includes 12 operating rooms, 35 pre/post rooms, and 19 future inpatient rooms
About Sanford Health 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 has 55,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including Iowa, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.
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.
Specialist with expertise in the surgical, medical, and rehabilitative care of patients with diseases, injuries, and disorders affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm.
M.D. or D.O. degree.
Successful completion of a residency in Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, or Plastic Surgery, followed by a one-year fellowship in Hand Surgery
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive salary 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 with 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.
Must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree with residency in Orthopedic, General, or Plastic Surgery and a one-year fellowship in Hand Surgery. Board certification in Hand Surgery and active medical licenses/DEA are required.
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.
