Trauma Surgery Opening in Rapid City, SD
Updated 2/06/26
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Physician
Surgery-Trauma
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Trauma Surgery opening in South Dakota
Full time
Rapid City, SD
A Board Eligible or Board Certified Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon is sought to join a high-volume, regional Level II Trauma Center serving a five-state catchment area. This full-time opportunity offers a collegial, physician-led environment with exceptional clinical resources, strong advanced practice provider support, and an outstanding lifestyle in a premier Mountain West location.
Practice Environment
* 417-bed regional tertiary care hospital and Level II Trauma Center
* State-of-the-art surgical technology with experienced operating room teams, including first assists and 24-hour robotic support
* Comprehensive trauma and acute care surgery support from a full range of medical and surgical specialties, including:
* Neurosurgery
* Orthopedic trauma
* Plastic surgery
* Vascular surgery
* Colorectal and bariatric surgery subspecialists
* Robust critical care, hospitalist, interventional cardiology, advanced endoscopy, and interventional radiology services
* Collegial, physician-driven culture with active physician leadership
* Strong 24/7 advanced practice provider support while on service
Schedule and Coverage
* Approximately 91 daytime shifts and 60 nighttime shifts annually
* Day shifts: 10 hours
* Night shifts: 14 hours
* Two surgeons on service during daytime hours
* Day surgeons alternate providing backup coverage for the in-house nighttime surgeon
* Join an established team of five full-time trauma/acute care surgeons
* Position created to provide dedicated trauma/ACS coverage, replacing elective surgeons previously covering these shifts
* Ability and willingness to manage basic acute care emergencies for bariatric and colorectal surgery patients required
Qualifications
* Board eligible or board certified in General Surgery
* Fellowship training in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care preferred but not required
Lifestyle and Location
Enjoy the opportunity to practice in one of the fastest-growing and most desirable regions in the Mountain West. The area offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation including rock climbing, skiing, hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting. A regional airport located approximately 15 minutes from downtown provides daily direct flights to multiple major airline hubs, making travel convenient for both personal and professional needs.
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