Anesthesiology Pain Management - Sanford Health - Rapid City, SD

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

Compensation Package

We offer a nationally competitive compensation plan and retention incentive, with an additional benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

About this Community

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.

About Black Hills Surgical Hospital

For nearly 25 years, Black Hills Surgical Hospital has been helping improve the quality of life of people in our region by providing exceptional care and superior service. Our physicians live, work and volunteer in the Black Hills and are committed to the highest standard of clinical excellence. Our compassionate and caring expert staff are committed to providing you with a memorable experience. This is why Black Hills Surgical Hospital is among the Top 1% of Hospitals in the Nation for quality care and service.

Our patients and their loved ones are our guests, and we treat our guests like family.

Life in City

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.

Dedicated to the work of health and healing

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 serves 2.4 million patients and more than 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes 56 hospitals, more than 270 clinic locations, 144 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, nearly 1,000 active clinical trials and studies, and nine world clinic locations around the globe.