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Dickinson, North Dakota

Physician - Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

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Job Description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

  • Visas Accepted
  • Specialty
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Practice Details

Sanford Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join a newly established Orthopedic practice!

  • Generalists and fellowship trained surgeons will be considered
  • Join a team of 15 primary care, 5 pediatric, 2 general surgeons, 1 orthopedic physician, and 2 OB/GYN providers!
  • Outreach support from Sanford Bismarck's Orthopedic Department
  • Newly Built "Super Clinic" with Same Day Surgery Center
  • Large referral area of western North Dakota, eastern Montana, and northern South Dakota
  • Research and innovation culture with supportive administration

Community Description

Dickinson is a progressive community that serves as a regional hub for more than 100,000 people. One of the fastest growing cities in the country, Dickinson offers excellent quality of life, a strong economy and clean living environment. Outdoor lovers are treated to world-class bird and big game hunting, as well as hiking, biking and equestrian trails.

Job Description

Orthopedic Surgery Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide pre-, intra-, and postoperative care and perform orthopedic surgical procedures for patients of all ages - except where specifically excluded from practice.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree.

Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways: An applicant who has just completed a residency or Fellowship shall provide his/her residency or Fellowship log.

OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the past 24 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 200 orthopedic surgery procedures in the last 24 months. OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s hospital-based clinical activity for the past 24 months is required.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 200 orthopedic surgery procedures in the last 24 months. More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.

Successful completion of a hospital affiliated orthopedic surgical residency program or a clinical Fellowship of at least five years’ duration accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada in the residency.

Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above may be considered by the; Credentials Committee; Physician Executive or Medical Affairs Committee; and the Board of Directors or the Board of Governors.

Certification by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable.

For those applicants that are not board certified at the time of application, but who have completed their residency training within the last five years; must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless appropriate governing Board (Refer to each entities policy for grandfather exceptions) waives such requirement.

Compensation

Nationally competitive 2 year salary guarantee with a comprehensive physician benefit package including 401k, Health, Dental, Vision, Paid CME, Paid Vacation, Malpractice, Disability and Relocation Allowance

Recruiter Information

Brandon Leier, Physician Recruiter Phone: +1 (701) 3232094 or Email: brandon.leier@sanfordhealth.org

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will perform history and physical examinations, diagnose patients, and provide comprehensive pre- and postoperative care. They are responsible for performing orthopedic surgical procedures for patients of all ages within the newly established orthopedic practice.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareDiagnosisPreoperative CareClinical DocumentationMedical Examination

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

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Salary Distribution13 jobs · 8 employers

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<$390k
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$390k-530k
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 8 employers

CME allowance
85% this job
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Relocation assistance
31% this job
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dickinson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Typical market rent
$1,267/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Sanford Health

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Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401k
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid CME
Paid Vacation
Malpractice Insurance
Disability Insurance