Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon - Hybrid Role of Trauma and General

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Orthopedic Surgery

Practice Details

Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center (BHOSC) is seeking BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon for a hybrid role to include trauma and general

Practice Highlights
Mix of trauma and general ortho
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Shared call rotation: 1: 8 for Ortho urgent care and after-hours call. APP supported call.
Typical week may include:
        2 -3 clinic days with 20-25 patients per full clinic day
        2 OR days at Black Hills Surgical Hospital, block schedule available
Mixed inpatient and outpatient care

Clinical Focus
Trauma practice with a mixed model of acute and cold trauma and elective orthopedics which might include:
Primary and revision total hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty
Arthroscopic procedures (knee, shoulder) and sports-related injuries
General orthopedic care across all age groups

Team- Based Care
Collaboration with advanced practice, physical therapists, athletic trainers and primary care
Strong referral network in a growing market with planned opening of a Level III hospital in 2030

Ideal Candidates
Orthopedic trauma surgeon looking for a slower trauma practice mixed in with elective practice
General orthopedist interested in trauma are encouraged to apply

About Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center
Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center (BHOSC) has been the region’s trusted provider for musculoskeletal care since 1976. Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, BHOSC offers comprehensive orthopedic services including joint replacement, sports medicine, spine care, hand surgery, trauma, and pain management. The practice is known for its highly experienced team of fellowship-trained surgeons, on-site imaging, physical therapy, and outpatient surgery center.

Community Description

About the communityNestled 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.

Job Description

Orthopedic Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide pre-, intra-, and postoperative care for patients of all ages - except where specifically excluded from practice. At least 70% of time in practice involves the nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree.
Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways:
An applicant who has just completed a residency or Fellowship shall provide his/her residency or
Fellowship log.
OR
An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from
hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the past 24
months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and
other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 200 orthopedic surgery
procedures in the last 24 months.
OR
If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has
privileges, documentation of the applicant’s hospital-based clinical activity for the past 24 months
is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 200 orthopedic surgery procedures
in the last 24 months.

More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.

Successful completion of a hospital affiliated orthopedic surgical residency program or a clinical Fellowship of at least five years’ duration accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada in the residency. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above may be considered by the; Credentials Committee; Physician Executive or Medical Affairs Committee; and the Board of Directors or the Board of Governors.

Certification by the appropriate specialty 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. For those applicants that are not board certified at the time of application, but who have completed their residency training within the last five years; must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless appropriate governing Board (Refer to each entities policy for grandfather exceptions) waives such requirement.

Compensation

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.

Recruiter Information

Lisa Vognild, Senior Physician Recruiter

Phone: +1 (605) 312-6655 Or lisa.vognild@sanfordhealth.org

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