Pediatrics Physician - South Dakota
Position Highlights:
Traditional Pediatrics (Inpatient & Outpatient)
South Dakota
Position Highlights:
- Work-Life Balance: 4.5-day workweek, typical hours 8:30-4:30 M-Th and 8:30-Noon on Fridays (clinics close at noon Fridays)
- Desirable Practice Setting: Join a growing Pediatrics team, anticipated to grow to 3 Pediatricians total; be part of the interview and selection process for future hires
- Caseload: Mostly outpatient, with 15-20 outpatient patients per day and 1-2 inpatient patients per day
- Modern Facility: State-of-the-art ORs, full-service lab and imaging, 24/7 ED, and a system-wide EPIC EMR rollout in 2026
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Pay: $250,000 for the first 3 years, + Production Incentive:
- Annual Retention Bonus
- Professional Development: $5,000 annual CME allowance (up to $1,000 may carry over per year)
- Generous Time Off: 6 weeks PTO per year (vacation, illness, and CME), plus 6 paid holidays
Qualifications:
- Degree: MD or DO
- Certifications: BC or BE in Pediatrics
- Licensure: Must be able to obtain a South Dakota license and pass hospital credentialing
- Sponsorship: Yes, J-1 or H1B
About the Community
- Lifestyle: Ranked the #2 state in the country for physicians to work in, with a low cost of living and a very low crime rate
- Prime Location: Regional airport access, with driving distance to national parks and nearby attractions
- Education: Home to two universities, giving the area a bustling, artsy atmosphere with plenty to see and do
- Shopping and Dining: Local coffee shops and boutiques alongside national retailers
Job Reference #: PED 23466
About the Community
Traditional Pediatrics (Inpatient & Outpatient)
South Dakota
Position Highlights:
- Work-Life Balance: 4.5-day workweek, typical hours 8:30-4:30 M-Th and 8:30-Noon on Fridays (clinics close at noon Fridays)
- Desirable Practice Setting: Join a growing Pediatrics team, anticipated to grow to 3 Pediatricians total; be part of the interview and selection process for future hires
- Caseload: Mostly outpatient, with 15-20 outpatient patients per day and 1-2 inpatient patients per day
- Modern Facility: State-of-the-art ORs, full-service lab and imaging, 24/7 ED, and a system-wide EPIC EMR rollout in 2026
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Pay: $250,000 for the first 3 years, + Production Incentive:
- Annual Retention Bonus
- Professional Development: $5,000 annual CME allowance (up to $1,000 may carry over per year)
- Generous Time Off: 6 weeks PTO per year (vacation, illness, and CME), plus 6 paid holidays
Qualifications:
- Degree: MD or DO
- Certifications: BC or BE in Pediatrics
- Licensure: Must be able to obtain a South Dakota license and pass hospital credentialing
- Sponsorship: Yes, J-1 or H1B
About the Community
- Lifestyle: Ranked the #2 state in the country for physicians to work in, with a low cost of living and a very low crime rate
- Prime Location: Regional airport access, with driving distance to national parks and nearby attractions
- Education: Home to two universities, giving the area a bustling, artsy atmosphere with plenty to see and do
- Shopping and Dining: Local coffee shops and boutiques alongside national retailers
Job Reference #: PED 23466
Meet the hiring team
Brian White
Director of Recruiting
- brian.white@themedicusfirm.comEmail the recruiter
- (214) 382-9908Call the recruiter
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