Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon (MD/DO) - South Dakota

Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for patients with disorders, injuries, and deformities of the foot and ankle. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, operative and non-operative management of traumatic, degenerative, and congenital conditions, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered orthopedic care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with foot and ankle conditions including fractures, arthritis, deformities, tendon disorders, sports injuries, and diabetic foot conditions

• Perform surgical procedures of the foot and ankle consistent with training and privileges, including reconstructive surgery, trauma care, and elective procedures

• Provide non-operative management including injections, bracing, physical therapy, and rehabilitation planning

• Manage perioperative and postoperative care, including complications and long-term outcomes

• Participate in orthopedic trauma or emergency call coverage as required

• Interpret diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI

• Collaborate with podiatry, sports medicine, primary care, endocrinology, vascular surgery, and rehabilitation services

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical risks, and expected recovery

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives

• Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or clinical staff as applicable

• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency program

• Completion of an accredited foot and ankle orthopedic surgery fellowship

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery

• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in foot and ankle orthopedic surgical techniques

• Strong clinical judgment and surgical decision-making skills

• Ability to manage complex musculoskeletal conditions

• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities

• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety

Work Environment

• Hospital operating rooms, outpatient orthopedic clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and inpatient units

• Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures

• Manual dexterity and physical stamina for operative care

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for clinical and surgical environments