Physician - Hand Surgery

20010 Sanford Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Health, dental and vision insurance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Sanford Health, a leading rural health system, seeks a BE/BC Hand Surgeon ( fellowship trained ) to join a premier orthopedic group in Sioux Falls, SD. You will provide surgical and non-surgical care for hand, wrist, and forearm conditions while collaborating with a team of 30 orthopedic surgeons and partners.

Relocation, CME, and comprehensive benefits are offered. The role involves joining a large, multidisciplinary practice with access to a new Orthopedic Hospital (opened Jan 2026) and

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and board eligibility or certification in Hand Surgery.
• Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, or Plastic Surgery with Hand Surgery fellowship.
• Active medical license in each state of practice and a DEA.
• Board Certification in Hand Surgery by ABS, ASPS, or similar board.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical and non-surgical management of hand, wrist, and forearm conditions.
• Collaborate with multispecialty teams for comprehensive patient care.
• Share in clinic and operative responsibilities and teaching.
• Engage in research and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Hand surgery

Fellowship trained

Board certification

Licensed in multiple states

Clinical excellence

Education

MD/DO degree

Orthopedic Surgery residency

Hand Surgery fellowship

Active medical license in practicing states

DEA license

Board certification in Hand Surgery

Job description

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. Visas Accepted N/A Specialty Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Practice Details Sanford Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a BE/BC Fellowship Trained Hand Surgeon to join a group of four.

• Join a premier group practice with 30 regionally recognized orthopedic surgeons, along with four podiatrists, three family medicine/sports trained physicians, and one neuropsychologist who are associated with Sanford USD Medical Center
• Orthopedic facility is state-of-the art and houses orthopedics, rehabilitation, physiatry, neurosciences, and podiatry physicians
• The Van Demark Building has various therapeutic specialties and durable medical equipment available
• New Orthopedic Hospital opened January 2026: the nine story, 205,000 square foot Orthopedic Hospital includes 12 operating rooms, 35 pre/post rooms, and 19 future inpatient rooms

About Sanford Health 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.

About Sanford Health in Sioux Falls

• 545 hospital beds
• The only Level I Adult verified Trauma Center and the only verified Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in South Dakota
• Free standing Sanford Children’s Hospital
• Sanford Boekelheide Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the region’s only Level IV NICU
• Large referral area
• Research and Teaching opportunities
• Serving a city population of 277,076
• 540+ Physicians and 550+ APPs

Community Description Located in the heart of the Midwest, Sioux Falls balances an excellent quality of life with a strong economy in a safe, clean environment in southeast South Dakota. With a competitive cost of living, no state income tax and amenities of a community twice its size, such as fine dining, shopping, arts, sports and nightlife, Sioux Falls is a welcoming and friendly place to call home.

Job Description Specialist with expertise in the surgical, medical, and rehabilitative care of patients with diseases, injuries, and disorders affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm.

Qualifications M.D. or D.O. degree. Successful completion of a residency in Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, or Plastic Surgery, followed by a one-year fellowship in Hand Surgery Must hold an active medical license for each state in which the physician practices – either physically or virtually. Must have a DEA for each state in which the physician physically practices. Board Certified in Hand Surgery by the American Board of Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, or the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery or equivalent (American Osteopathic Board, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada). If physician is not board certified upon commencement of employment, they must achieve board certification as outlined in the privileging documents. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Compensation Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive salary with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and relocation allowance.

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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 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. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.