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Sisseton, South Dakota

Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine

Family MedicineIncludes callNo weekendsContract

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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

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic skillsTreatment planningPatient educationAcute illness managementChronic condition managementInterpersonal skillsPatient-centered care

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.

Top contract/1099 Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

14
<$330k
14
$330k-360k
12
$360k-390k
8
$390k-420k
2
$420k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
79%
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
52%
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Primary Care Physician

AvaMed Workforce · Chowchilla, California

$220/hr
#2

Primary Care Physician w/ Managed Care exp (Open comp.)

MASC Medical · Brooksville, Florida

$420k
#3

Physician, Family Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
#4

Physician, Internal Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.8
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,556 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call

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.