Physician - Nuclear Medicine

Sanford Health

1 month ago

Sioux Falls, South DakotaFull TimeRadiology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Sanford Health as a Physician - Nuclear Medicine in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide consultative services, performance, and interpretation of all routine and non-routine nuclear medici.

provide therapy with unsealed radioactive sources.

provide his/her fellowship log.

provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical ac.

Requirements

Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways: An applicant who has just completed a fellowship shall provide his/her fellowship log.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate clinical involvement in at least 50 Nuclear Medicine cases in the last 24 months.

OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinical activity for the past 24 months is required.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Sanford Health in United States.

Key Skills

Nuclear MedicineDiagnostic Nuclear Medicine ProceduresIn Vivo TechniquesIn Vitro TechniquesRadioactive Source TherapyCT ScanningDigital MammographyInterventional EquipmentX-rayPET-CTMRICardiac CT/MRIsHistory and Physical ExaminationConsultative ServicesInterpretationDiagnostic Evaluations

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Nuclear Medicine at Sanford Health a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Radiology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Radiology — Physician Career Context

This Radiology position at Sanford Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Radiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $420k, with the typical range spanning $330k to $560k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures, In Vivo Techniques, In Vitro Techniques, Radioactive Source Therapy, CT Scanning, Digital Mammography, Interventional Equipment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Radiology role.

Core responsibilities: Core privileges include performing history and physical examinations, admitting patients, and providing consultative services related to nuclear medicine. Responsibilities also involve the performance and interpretation of all routine and non-routine nuclear medicine procedures using in vivo and in ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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