Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

SAMGI; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMGI is recruiting for a trauma surgeon to join Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, SD. This role features a high-volume, ACS‑verified Level II trauma center with robust APP support and dedicated weekday OR blocks.

You will handle complex pelvic and acetabular injuries with OTA fellowship experience, while enjoying a lifestyle in the Black Hills with abundant outdoor activities and no state income tax. The position emphasizes work-life balance and patient-centered trauma care.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma preferred with Pelvis/Acetabular experience.
• Experience in managing high-volume trauma at an ACS-verified center.
• Strong teamwork with APPs and dedicated OR blocks.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy ACS‑verified Level II Trauma Center at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.
• See 3,000+ traumas per year across a five-state region with 24/7 APP coverage.
• Maintain focus with dedicated OR blocks and separate hand-call service.

Skills

Trauma surgery

ACS Level II

APP support

Education

OTA fellowship

Pelvic trauma

Job description

Now recruiting · Rapid City, South Dakota

10 days a month.
A lifetime of adventure.

A high-volume ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center in the heart of the Black Hills — where elite orthopedic trauma surgery meets one of America’s most extraordinary places to live.

10

Days / month

24/7

APP support

3,000+

Traumas / year

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital · Rapid City, SD

Partnered with SAMGi · Physician-led orthopedic trauma program

10

The schedule that changes everything.

Work 10 days a month and reclaim the rest. No call creep, no administrative drag — just focused, high-impact trauma surgery at a Level II center, then the Black Hills at your doorstep.

The lifestyle

Adventure outside. Excellence inside.

Rapid City sits at the edge of one of America's most spectacular landscapes. In 20 minutes you’re riding trails through Custer State Park, skiing Terry Peak, or standing beneath Mount Rushmore. In summer, the Black Hills fill with hikers, climbers, and riders. In winter, the region transforms into a quiet, snow-covered playground. The cost of living is remarkably low, the communities are tight‑knit, and the outdoor access is genuinely unmatched. This is the rare position where your career and your quality of life don’t trade off against each other — they both win.

What you’ll do clinically

Join a busy ACS‑verified Level II Trauma Center at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, seeing over 3,000 traumas per year across a five‑state region. You’ll work within a fully supported orthopedic trauma team backed by 24/7/365 APP coverage, dedicated OR block time Monday through Friday, and a separate hand call service — so your focus stays on trauma.

OTA fellowship required Pelvis & acetabular experience required ACS Level II trauma center 3,000+ traumas / year Complex fracture care Pelvic trauma Acetabular injuries Dedicated OR block M–F Separate hand call service APP support 24/7/365 Trauma surgery support Surgical critical care

What’s in the package

Dedicated OR block time M–F Guaranteed elective block time every weekday — plan your cases, own your OR Exclusive to this role

Separate hand call service Hand surgery call is fully separate — you stay focused on orthopedic trauma, always Exclusive to this role

Competitive compensation

Strong earning power in a state with no income tax and an exceptionally low cost of living

Full malpractice + tail

Complete coverage so you can focus on medicine, not liability

Comprehensive benefits for you and your family

Build your future and stay at the forefront of your field

24/7/365 APP support

A fully staffed APP team behind you every single day of the year

Paid onboarding & credentialing

We handle the paperwork so you start strong from day one

Where you’ll live

Rapid City consistently earns recognition for quality of life, outdoor recreation, and affordability. South Dakota has no state income tax, housing costs are a fraction of coastal markets, and the community is welcoming, safe, and family‑friendly. The hospital draws patients from across five states — so the clinical volume is there, and so is the life outside.

• Black Hills & Badlands at your door
• Terry Peak skiing in winter
• No state income tax
• Low cost of living, great housing
• Safe, family‑friendly community
• Sturgis, Deadwood & beyond
• Rapid City Regional Airport

Interested in learning more?

Complete the short form below and a member of the SAMGI Physician Recruitment team will contact you with additional information, answer your questions, and discuss next steps.