MFM Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in South Dakota

LocumTenens.com; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 332,000 - 517,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Maternal-Fetal Medicine MD for an inpatient locum assignment in South Dakota. The position requires 24-hour on-call coverage with rapid response within 20 minutes and no routine clinic duties.

The hospital is a 477-bed acute care facility offering MFM services and support staff including a laborist and CNM to sustain continuous operation during each coverage period. This assignment emphasizes on-site work with inpatient focus.

Qualifications

• Board certification negotiable.
• Inpatient maternal-fetal medicine coverage required.
• No clinic duties required, 24-hour on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour maternal-fetal medicine on-call coverage.
• Respond within 20 minutes when called.
• Collaborate with on-site laborist and CNM to support operations.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-224284-MD-SD
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:December 24 (7:00 AM) - December 28 (7:00 AM)
• Shift Type:24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This 477-bed acute care hospital provides specialized maternal-fetal medicine services in an inpatient setting, supporting comprehensive care for high-risk obstetric cases. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support structured MFM on-call coverage throughout each assigned period. Dedicated support staff, including a laborist and CNM, are in place to facilitate clinical operations.

About the Facility Location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a walkable downtown district anchored by a scenic waterfall park, where the river flows over tiers of quartzite, alongside historic sites including a restored 1889 Queen Anne-style home and an 1800s quartzite building housing regional history exhibits. The broader region extends into the Black Hills and Badlands, where landmarks such as Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the historic town of Deadwood, and Custer State Park are accessible. Clinicians will find a range of activities available, from guided tours and scavenger hunts in the downtown area to rodeos, stock shows, and cultural events across the wider region.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide maternal-fetal medicine inpatient on-call coverage on a 24-hour shift basis, with no clinic coverage required. The clinician is not required to remain on-site but must be available to respond within 20 minutes when called. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment, and continuous availability is expected throughout each designated coverage period. Support staff on site includes a laborist and CNM to facilitate day-to-day clinical operations.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Support Staff:Laborist and CNM
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Government:No