Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist | Multi-Specialty Ortho and Spine Practice

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
• 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

• Annual compensation range of $500,000-575,000 for the first two years of the employment contract, plus estimated potential to exceed compensation floor from personally performed wRVUs.
• In addition, a $100,000 retention incentive to be paid if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 3 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details)
• 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 Black Hills Surgical Hospital

• 25 years in business
• Physicians who live, work and volunteer in the Black Hills.
• Stable and compassionate staff
• Among the Top 1% of Hospitals in the Nation for quality care and service.
• Patients and families are our guests

Life in City

• Nestled at the eastern edge of the Black Hills.
• A blend of outdoor adventure, small town culture, and family-friendly living.
• 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.
• Abundant sunshine in a four-season climate

Dedicated to the work of health and healing

• Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States.
• Serves 2.4 million patients and more than 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest .
• An 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.

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.

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 200 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.