Physician - Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine - Rapid City, SD

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. The Black Hills Hospital is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Anesthesiology Pain Management Specialist to join a growing outpatient practice focused on comprehensive musculoskeletal and interventional pain care. Practice Highlights Monday – Friday schedule | No call Outpatient practice Mix of clinic and procedural days 30–40 patients per day depending on schedule Clinical Focus Comprehensive evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain conditions Emphasis on interventional pain procedures including spinal injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and neuromodulation (e.g., spinal cord stimulation) Diagnosis and treatment of spine-related pain (degenerative disease, radiculopathy, post-laminectomy syndrome) Management of musculoskeletal and joint pain conditions Care for neuropathic pain syndromes and complex regional pain disorders Cancer-related and palliative pain management Multimodal treatment approach incorporating pharmacologic management, interventional techniques, and non-procedural therapies Coordination with physical therapy and other specialties to optimize patient outcomes Commitment to opioid stewardship and evidence-based prescribing practices Opportunity to build and grow a balanced practice of procedures and longitudinal patient care Team-Based Care Collaborative care with Orthopedic Spine and Neurosurgery Strong referral network Advanced Practice Provider support Opportunity Highlights Academic affiliation and teaching opportunities with University of South Dakota medical students Busy practice with high demand for a new physician New fellows encouraged to apply Community Description Nestled at the eastern edge of the Black Hills, Rapid City offers an exceptional blend of outdoor adventure, vibrant culture, and family-friendly living. Known as the “Gateway to the Black Hills,” the area provides easy access to iconic destinations like Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, and Custer State Park—making it a haven for hiking, biking, and year-round exploration. With a population large enough to support diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment, yet small enough to maintain a welcoming, close-knit feel, Rapid City strikes the perfect balance between urban amenities and small-town charm. The region boasts excellent schools, a strong sense of community, and a cost of living below the national average. Residents enjoy over 300 days of sunshine annually, scenic landscapes in every direction, and a growing arts and downtown scene. Whether you're seeking outdoor recreation, a great place to raise a family, or a supportive professional environment, Rapid City delivers an outstanding quality of life. Pain Medicine Core Privileges the ability to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to adolescent and adult patients with acute and chronic pain or pain requiring palliative care, which includes invasive pain medicine procedures beyond basic pain medicine.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree.
An applicant who has just completed a fellowship provides his/her fellowship log.
An applicant who is not applying directly out of a fellowship shall provide a quality profile from the facility(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the past 12 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 50 inpatients, outpatients, or consultative services for at least 50 patients during the last 12 months.
Successful completion of a hospital affiliated residency in Anesthesiology, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Radiology, Internal Medicine or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program and completion of a fellowship in Pain Medicine in accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada.
Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/subspecialty 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.
Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their fellowship training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their fellowship training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement.

Responsibilities

evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to adolescent and adult patients with acute and chronic pain or pain requiring palliative care
invasive pain medicine procedures beyond basic pain medicine