Pulmonary/Critical Care opening in South DakotaFull timeRapid City, SDPulmonary & Critical Care Opportunity - Rapid City, South DakotaA regional healthcare leader is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pulmonary & Critical Care physician to join a growing and highly respected Pulmonary/Critical Care program in Rapid City, South Dakota. This opportunity offers a unique blend of ICU, inpatient pulmonary consults, and outpatient pulmonary medicine within a physician-friendly health system serving a large regional population.Position Highlights• Full-time Pulmonary & Critical Care opportunity• Board Eligible/Board Certified in both Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine• Unique 3-pillar practice model providing variety and balance across:• Critical Care Medicine• Inpatient Pulmonary Consultative Services• Outpatient Pulmonary Medicine• Closed 39-bed ICU staffed by experienced critical care providers• Strong critical care nursing support and dedicated rapid response team• Comprehensive 24/7 Hospitalist coverage• Modern multispecialty outpatient clinic located near the hospital campus• Opportunity to help expand and further develop Pulmonary and Critical Care services throughout the regionCompensation & Benefits• Competitive base salary• Quarterly production bonus incentives• Sign-on bonus available• Generous multi-year retention bonus• Relocation assistance provided• CME reimbursement and professional development support• Paid malpractice insurance coverage• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits• Additional physician-exclusive benefits packagePractice Environment• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment• Advanced ICU resources and support staff• Strong referral base from a large regional service area• Opportunity to maintain a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient medicine• Access to advanced specialty and subspecialty services• Physician leadership involvement throughout the organizationHealth System Highlights• Largest healthcare provider within a 300-mile radius• Serves a regional population of approximately 428,000 residents• Integrated healthcare system consisting of:• 5 hospitals• 24 clinic locations• Nearly 5,000 physicians, providers, and caregivers throughout the system• Regional referral center for western South Dakota and surrounding states• Level II Trauma Center• Comprehensive specialty and surgical support servicesQualifications• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine• Eligible for South Dakota medical licensure• This opportunity does not qualify for J-1 visa sponsorshipCommunity Highlights - Rapid City, South DakotaRapid City offers an exceptional lifestyle with easy access to some of the most beautiful outdoor destinations in the United States.Community benefits include:• Population of approximately 75,000 residents• No state income tax• Affordable housing and low cost of living• Safe, family-friendly community• Located in the foothills of the Black Hills• Outstanding outdoor recreation including:• Hiking• Camping• Boating• Fishing• Hunting• Mountain biking• Skiing• Close proximity to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Black Hills National Forest• Four-season climate with abundant sunshine• Regional airport offering nonstop flights to major U.S. cities• Excellent schools and strong community atmosphereThis is an outstanding opportunity for a Pulmonary & Critical Care physician seeking a diverse practice model, strong clinical support, leadership opportunities, and an exceptional quality of life in one of the nation's premier outdoor recreation destinations.
