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Rapid City, South Dakota

Physician - Neurology - Rapid City, SD

NeurologyNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Visas Accepted N/A Specialty Neurology Practice Details Black Hills Surgical Hospital is seeking a BE/BC Neurologist to the practice in Rapid City, SD.

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday
  • 16-20 patients per day in clinic
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions including stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, and cognitive disorders.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for optimal outcomes, patient education, and long-term disease management.
  • Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive documentation of electronic medical record.
  • Manage patients' medication and follow up on its efficacy and risk
  • New residents/fellows are encouraged to apply Community Description About Black Hills Surgical Hospital For nearly 25 years, Black Hills Surgical Hospital has been helping improve the quality of life of people in our region by providing exceptional care and superior service. Our physician live, work and volunteer in the Black Hills and are committed to the highest standard of clinical excellence. Our compassionate and caring expert staff are committed to providing you with a memorable experience. This is why Black Hills Surgical Hospital is among the Top 1% of Hospitals in the Nation for quality care and service. Our patients and their loved ones are our guests, and we treat our guests like family. Life in the City Rapid City’s vibrant downtown, healthy business community and wealth of cultural offerings make Rapid City the perfect place to raise a family. There are endless opportunities to explore a rich history and culture or take in recreational adventures and scenic wonders. From awe-inspiring natural wonders to captivating local experiences, Rapid City's untold stories and crafting unforgettable memories along the way. Rapid City embodies all the characteristics of an ideal community. Dedicated to the work of health and healing Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves 2.4 million patients and more than 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes 56 hospitals, more than 270 clinic locations, 144 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, nearly 1,000 active clinical trials and studies, and nine world clinic locations around the globe. Job Description Neurology Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to the setting), provide consultative services, evaluate, diagnose, and provide nonsurgical care to patients of all ages presenting with illnesses, injuries, and disorders of the neurologic system.

Qualifications M.D. or D.O. degree. Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed a residency shall provide his/her residency logs and a list of completed rotations, as applicable.

OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, to include number of procedures performed-morbidity, mortality, infection rates and other complications.

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.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months. More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.

Successful completion of a Neurology residency program accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada in the residency.

Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy.

Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable.

Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement.

(Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions) Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Compensation We offer a nationally competitive compensation plan and retention incentive, with an additional benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Recruiter Information Lisa Vognild, Senior Physician Recruiter Phone: +1 (605) 312-6655 Or lisa.vognild@sanfordhealth.org Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.

As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis, while developing individualized treatment plans and managing patient medications. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate electronic medical record documentation and providing nonsurgical care to patients presenting with disorders of the neurologic system.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree and successfully complete an ACGME, AOA, or Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada accredited Neurology residency program. Applicants should aim for board certification in their primary area of practice, though eligibility exists for recent graduates who plan to achieve certification within five years.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment PlanningMedication ManagementStroke ManagementEpilepsy ManagementHeadache ManagementMultiple Sclerosis Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Neurology - Rapid City, SD at Sanford Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Neurology — ranked against 473 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 473 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Rapid City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$347k
Typical market rent
$1,484/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Rapid City, SD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K plan
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
CME allowance