Surgery - General Physician

We are seeking a Board-Certified orBoard-Eligible Neurosurgeon to join an establishedneurosurgical program in Rapid City, South Dakota. This position is exclusively focusedon acute care neurosurgery and trauma , with no electiveprocedures. The physician will provide comprehensive care for patients withtraumatic neurosurgical injuries in an ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center andwork in a high-acuity environment requiring rapid response and expert clinicaldecision-making.

The program offers strong APP support,excellent trauma and ICU services, and a fully staffed follow-up clinic to support continuity of care.

• Approximately 183 flexible 24-hour shifts per year
• Acute care and trauma-focused neurosurgery
• No elective procedures
• ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center
• High-acuity clinical environment
• Strong APP support
• Excellent trauma and ICU services
• Fully staffed follow-up clinic

• Provide acute care neurosurgical services for trauma patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, surgical intervention, and postoperative management
• Manage traumatic neurosurgical injuries in emergency and inpatient settings
• Collaborate with Trauma, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, and other multidisciplinary teams
• Provide timely, evidence-based care for high-acuity patients
• Participate in follow-up clinics to ensure continuity of care for trauma patients
• Supervise and collaborate with APPs to enhance patient care delivery
• Develop and adhere to standardized clinical protocols
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
• Fellowship training in trauma or demonstrated trauma experience required
• Unrestricted South Dakota medical license
• ATLS certification preferred
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional growth and development opportunities