Surgery - Trauma Physician

Trauma Surgery opening in South Dakota Full time Rapid City, SDA 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.