Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine
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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
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.
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