Surgery - General Physician
Jackson Physician Search Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
South Dakota Full-time Surgeon
At a glance
Surgeon role posted by Jackson Physician Search, a recruiter. South Dakota · full-time · $450,000 a year.
SalaryStated by Jackson Physician Search
$450,000
Pay for this role, in USD per year, as stated in the listing.
RoleSurgeon
LocationSouth Dakota
EmploymentFull-time
Pay$450,000
PostedOct 10, 2026 · 12d ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Take over an established general surgery practice through a gradual patient handoff, with a surgeon mentoring you
- Care for an established patient base and serve as the primary surgeon across a large regional area
- Work a 4-day week with 2 clinic days and 2 operating days, leaving 1 weekday off
- Shape your schedule and call setup, and build procedures, service lines or clinical interests
- Work with an experienced operating-room team and clinical and administrative support
Who this fits
This role suits a surgeon seeking autonomy, continuity with patients and room to develop a practice. The schedule is 4 days per week, with 2 clinic days, 2 operating days and 1 weekday off. The position is in South Dakota and includes a planned transition with mentorship.
From the recruiter
Take the reins of a trusted, hospital-employed General Surgery practice as its longtime surgeon moves toward retirement. Rather than building from scratch, you'll step into a full schedule, an established referral base, & a planned transition w/ a mentor by your side. Surgeons who want autonomy, a sustainable schedule, & a practice they can shape for years will find it here, in a community that treats its doctors like neighbors.
Details:
• Structured succession plan w/ side-by-side mentorship & a gradual patient handoff
• Busy from day one: loyal patient base & referral network built over many years
• Serve as the go-to surgeon for a large regional service area
• 4-day week: 2 clinic days & 2 dedicated OR days, w/ a weekday off every week
• Experienced, fully staffed OR team & dependable clinical & administrative support
• Input into your schedule & call structure
• Room to add procedures, grow service lines, & develop your clinical interests
• Physician-focused leadership invested in quality outcomes, collaboration, & retention
• Long-term patient relationships & real influence on local healthcare
Package:
• Guaranteed salary or $450K + wRVUs, w/ $120K retention bonus
• Comprehensive health, retirement, & malpractice benefits
South Dakota:
• Friendly county seat & regional hub where physicians are known & appreciated
• Nationally known pheasant hunting, plus deer, turkey, & waterfowl seasons
• About an hour to the Missouri River & Lake Francis Case for walleye, boating, & camping
• Close-knit, family-friendly town w/ strong schools, youth sports, & community events
• Very affordable homes & no state income tax to keep more of what you earn
• Short commutes, no traffic, & more evenings & weekends w/ family
• Local golf course, parks, & wide-open public land to explore
• Big-sky prairie living w/ road-trip access to Pierre, Sioux Falls, & the Black Hills
Claire Ladig
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Details:
• Structured succession plan w/ side-by-side mentorship & a gradual patient handoff
• Busy from day one: loyal patient base & referral network built over many years
• Serve as the go-to surgeon for a large regional service area
• 4-day week: 2 clinic days & 2 dedicated OR days, w/ a weekday off every week
• Experienced, fully staffed OR team & dependable clinical & administrative support
• Input into your schedule & call structure
• Room to add procedures, grow service lines, & develop your clinical interests
• Physician-focused leadership invested in quality outcomes, collaboration, & retention
• Long-term patient relationships & real influence on local healthcare
Package:
• Guaranteed salary or $450K + wRVUs, w/ $120K retention bonus
• Comprehensive health, retirement, & malpractice benefits
South Dakota:
• Friendly county seat & regional hub where physicians are known & appreciated
• Nationally known pheasant hunting, plus deer, turkey, & waterfowl seasons
• About an hour to the Missouri River & Lake Francis Case for walleye, boating, & camping
• Close-knit, family-friendly town w/ strong schools, youth sports, & community events
• Very affordable homes & no state income tax to keep more of what you earn
• Short commutes, no traffic, & more evenings & weekends w/ family
• Local golf course, parks, & wide-open public land to explore
• Big-sky prairie living w/ road-trip access to Pierre, Sioux Falls, & the Black Hills
Claire Ladig
Cell: