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Job Description
Location:
Redfield, SD Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Redfield Community Memorial Hospital and Clinic is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!
Position Highlights STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Consistent with Community Memorial Hospital’s Mission, the Clinic Physician provides compassionate services as necessary to fulfill professional and patient care obligations. Physician will perform duties as are usual and customary for primary care physicians in the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Functions in such a way as to live out the Mission Statement of Community Memorial Hospital. Shows sufficient and ongoing knowledge of Medical Center wide safety practices and those that directly relate to his or her responsibilities.
Performs duties as are usual and customary for primary care physicians in the community.
Services will include, but not be limited to: routine physicals, suture of wounds, community speaking engagements, lumps, bumps, bruises, flu, congestive heart disease etc. Teaches self-care, self-treatment techniques, and appropriate usage and care devices to patients effectively.
Comply with all Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations as set forth by contract. Performs patient care consistent with Community Memorial Hospital’s quality goal of meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve.
Avoids waste and inappropriate use of supplies, and perform duties with concern for the financial impact of the organizations. Prescribes medications as deemed appropriate. Performs duties as per scope of duties outlined in physician contract. Maintains clinic schedule.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Develops and maintains contacts with others to effectively plan and coordinate interrelated activities. Maintains efficient workflow by making timely requests to others and responding quickly to requests.
Offers helpful suggestions for organizational and departmental operations and seeks new and more efficient ways to handle routine activities. Maintains professional standards by maintaining confidentiality, participating in meetings, and attending CME annually.
EDUCATION: Completion of a medical accredited program from a state board of healing arts receiving medical state license in the proper state needed. LICENSURE: License to practice medicine without restrictions within the state of South Dakota.
SKILLS: Interpersonal and communication skills needed to maintain and develop a rapport with physicians, patients, visitors, co-workers and others At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members.
Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinic Physician provides compassionate primary care services consistent with the hospital's mission, performing duties usual and customary for community primary care physicians, including routine physicals and treating common ailments. Responsibilities also involve teaching self-care techniques, prescribing medications, maintaining the clinic schedule, and adhering to all Medical Staff Bylaws.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited medical program and possess a current, unrestricted medical state license to practice in South Dakota. Essential requirements include demonstrating ongoing knowledge of safety practices and possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective patient and team interaction.
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 46% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,038 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Primary Care median $277k (middle half $258k–$316k)196 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Dakota index 88.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 46% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Primary Care pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician at Avera Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,038 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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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