Physician - Infectious Disease
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Sanford Health as a Infectious Disease Physician – 1:5 Call, Academic Opportunities in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services, which included the care of at least 50 patients in the last 12 months.
- must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of at least 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months.
- provide care to patients of all ages with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems.
- provide his/her fellowship log.
Requirements
- The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services, which included the care of 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.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Sanford Health as a Infectious Disease Physician – 1:5 Call, Academic Opportunities.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Infectious Disease 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 Infectious Disease physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context
This Infectious Disease 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, Infectious Disease professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $270k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $360k 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.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Infectious Disease, History and Physical Examinations, Diagnosis, Consultation, Patient Care, Travel Medicine, Antibiotic Stewardship, HIV Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Infectious Disease role.
Core responsibilities: Core privileges include performing history and physical examinations, admitting, evaluating, diagnosing, consulting, and providing care to patients of all ages with infectious diseases across all organ systems. The role involves hospital and outpatient clinic rotations, telemedicine services, and pa...
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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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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