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Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Physician - Nocturnist - Sioux Falls, SD

Hospital Medicine Above average in Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Sanford Health as a Nocturnist Hospitalist – 11 Shifts/Month, No Procedures in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • CME allowance
  • Relocation allowance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Sanford Health as a Nocturnist Hospitalist – 11 Shifts/Month, No Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

The Nocturnist Physician provides comprehensive inpatient care for adult patients, managing acute and chronic medical conditions. This role involves coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and have completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is required, along with a current medical license and DEA permit.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Acute CareChronic Disease ManagementPatient-centered CareClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary Team CoordinationMedical TeachingEpic EMR

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

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).

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 53% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

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

4.8/10 work-life score · Above average in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 980 active roles in this specialty

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
CME allowance
25% this job
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
19% this job

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Hospital Medicine

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About Sanford Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental and vision insurance
401K plan
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Relocation allowance