Physician - Hand Surgery

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

N/A

Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery - Hand

Practice Details

Sanford Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a BE/BC Fellowship Trained Hand Surgeon to join a group of four.

• Join a premier group practice with 30 regionally recognized orthopedic surgeons, along with four podiatrists, three family medicine/sports trained physicians, and one neuropsychologist who are associated with Sanford USD Medical Center
• Orthopedic facility is state-of-the art and houses orthopedics, rehabilitation, physiatry, neurosciences, and podiatry physicians
• The Van Demark Building has various therapeutic specialties and durable medical equipment available
• New Orthopedic Hospital opened January 2026: the nine story, 205,000 square foot Orthopedic Hospital includes 12 operating rooms, 35 pre/post rooms, and 19 future inpatient rooms About Sanford Health 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 55,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including Iowa, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. About Sanford Health in Sioux Falls
• 545 hospital beds
• The only Level I Adult verified Trauma Center and the only verified Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in South Dakota
• Free standing Sanford Children’s Hospital
• Sanford Boekelheide Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the region’s only Level IV NICU
• Large referral area
• Research and Teaching opportunities
• Serving a city population of 277,076
• 540+ Physicians and 550+ APPs

  Community Description

  Located in the heart of the Midwest, Sioux Falls balances an excellent quality of life with a strong economy in a safe, clean environment in southeast South Dakota. With a competitive cost of living, no state income tax and amenities of a community twice its size, such as fine dining, shopping, arts, sports and nightlife, Sioux Falls is a welcoming and friendly place to call home.

  Job Description

  Specialist with expertise in the surgical, medical, and rehabilitative care of patients with diseases, injuries, and disorders affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm.

  Qualifications

  M.D. or D.O. degree.Successful completion of a residency in Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, or Plastic Surgery, followed by a one-year fellowship in Hand Surgery
• Must hold an active medical license for each state in which the physician practices – either physically or virtually.Must have a DEA for each state in which the physician physically practices.Board Certified in Hand Surgery by the American Board of Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, or the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery or equivalent (American Osteopathic Board, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada). If physician is not board certified upon commencement of employment, they must achieve board certification as outlined in the privileging documents.Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

  Compensation

  Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive salary with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and relocation allowance.

  Recruiter Information

  Jessilyn Barker, Lead Physician Recruiter Phone: +1 (605) 328-6986 or Email: jessilyn.Barker@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.