Physician - Endocrinology

Sanford Health

1 month ago

Sioux Falls, South DakotaFull TimeEndocrinology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Endocrinology pays $252k median — is this one competitive?

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sanford Health as a Endocrinology Physician – Outpatient, Competitive Income in United States.

Key Responsibilities

must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 50 patients in the last 12 months.

must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months.

provide treatment or consultative services, evaluate, diagnose, and provide nonsurgical care for adult and a.

provide his/her fellowship log.

Requirements

The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 50 patients in the last 12 months.

OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinic activity for the last 12 months is required.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

Apply to join Sanford Health as a Endocrinology Physician – Outpatient, Competitive Income.

Key Skills

EndocrinologyDiabetesMetabolismHistory and Physical ExaminationDiagnosisNonsurgical CareThyroid UltrasoundUS-Guided FNAEPIC EMRAdult Patient CareAdolescent Patient Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Endocrinology at Sanford Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Endocrinology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

This Endocrinology 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, Endocrinology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, History and Physical Examination, Diagnosis, Nonsurgical Care, Thyroid Ultrasound, US-Guided FNA. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Endocrinology role.

Core responsibilities: Core privileges include performing history and physical examinations, admitting patients (if applicable), and providing treatment or consultative services for adult and adolescent patients with disorders of the endocrine or metabolic system. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and providing no...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan, 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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