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Sisseton, South Dakota

Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine

Family Medicine 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsContract

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Locum Tenens Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to provide high‑quality outpatient primary care services in Sisseton, SD.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive primary care for patients across all ages—pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
  • Perform routine exams, chronic disease management, acute care visits, and preventive health services.
  • Conduct diagnostic evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with nursing staff, care coordinators, and administrative teams to ensure continuity of care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with facility standards.
  • Provide patient education and promote long‑term wellness strategies.

Assignment Details

  • 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

  • MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine
  • Active South Dakota medical license (or ability to obtain)
  • Current DEA registration
  • Minimum 1–2 years of outpatient primary care experience preferred
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working in rural settings
  • Commitment to patient‑centered care

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine at Rinvio Recruitment a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,390 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% 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.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 34 employers

15
<$330k
20
$330k-360k
7
$360k-390k
6
$390k-420k
2
$420k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
72%
CME allowance
65%
Relocation assistance
53%
Loan repayment
37%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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AvaMed Workforce · Chowchilla, California

$220/hr
#2

Physician, Internal Medicine - Foster City Medical Center

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$370k-$425k
#3

Physician, Family Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
#4

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$100-$200/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,390 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Sisseton

Median resident rent
$596/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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