Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Contract · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Description
This contract, on-site position offers an excellent opportunity for an Associate-level physician to provide comprehensive primary care in a community-focused healthcare setting. As a Locum Family Medicine Physician, you will deliver patient-centered care across a diverse range of ages and medical needs, ensuring continuity and quality throughout your assignment.
In this role, you will work within the Medical Practice industry, collaborating closely with nursing staff, specialists, and administrative teams to maintain high standards of clinical excellence.
Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, performing routine examinations, and supporting preventive care initiatives that improve long-term patient outcomes.
The position is based fully on-site in Sisseton, allowing you to immerse yourself in the local patient community and build strong therapeutic relationships.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages in an on-site family medicine setting
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Conduct routine physical examinations, health assessments, and preventive screenings
- Prescribe and manage medications, therapies, and treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging studies
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records documentation
- Collaborate with nursing staff, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams
- Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications, disease prevention, and wellness
- Refer patients to appropriate specialists and coordinate follow-up care
- Ensure compliance with medical practice standards, regulations, and protocols
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the practice
- Provide continuity of care throughout the duration of the locum contract
Requirements
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
- Valid medical license to practice in the assigned jurisdiction
- Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine
- Associate-level experience in a family medicine or primary care setting
- Proficiency in diagnosing and managing a broad range of medical conditions
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with patients and staff
- Ability to work effectively in an on-site, contract-based medical practice environment
- Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine
- Current BLS or ACLS certification preferred
- Ability to adapt quickly to new practice systems and workflows
Flexible Schedule: 4-5 days per week, optional weekends
Shifts: 8a-4:30p, 7:30a-6p, or 8a-8p
Patient Population: All ages
Patient Census: 12-16 per day
Duties: Routine check-ups, physical examinations, and health assessments
Any state license accepted
Must be board-certified or board-eligible
DEA & BLS required
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,395 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 56% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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