Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine
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Job Description
This on-site, contract position offers a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality primary care to patients in a community-focused healthcare setting while enjoying the flexibility of locum tenens work.
As a Family Medicine Physician, you will provide comprehensive care for patients across all age groups—managing acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and preventive health needs. Working within a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, you will play a vital role in improving patient outcomes and supporting the health and well-being of the Sisseton community.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions
- Conduct routine physical examinations, health screenings, and preventive care assessments
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures as medically indicated
- Prescribe medications and treatments, ensuring patient safety and appropriate follow-up care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMR) for all patient encounters
- Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment options
- Coordinate patient care with specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure continuity of care
- Participate in on-call coverage and support seamless patient transitions within the practice
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school
- Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine
- Valid and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of South Dakota
- Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority
- Associate-level clinical experience in family medicine or primary care settings
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered approach
- Ability to work effectively in an on-site, fast-paced medical practice environment
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and professional development
- 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
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family 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 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 50% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,556 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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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