Primary Care Physician

HiredFirst; Redfield (SD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare organization is seeking a Primary Care Physician to provide full-spectrum primary care in a rural setting. This role emphasizes relationship-based medicine, clinical autonomy, and long-term stability, with responsibilities including outpatient care, emergency coverage, and inpatient rounding. The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO, be board certified or eligible, and have strong clinical judgment. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine or related specialty.
• Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and adaptability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services.
• Deliver emergency department coverage.
• Perform inpatient rounding and coordinate care.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and APPs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Independence

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

MD or DO

Board Eligible or Certified in Family Medicine

Tools

Ambulatory EMRs

Job description

We are seeking a Primary Care Physician to join a well-supported, community-focused healthcare organization offering the opportunity to practice full-spectrum primary care in a rural setting. This role is designed for physicians who value relationship-based medicine, clinical autonomy, and long-term stability over high-volume, production-driven care.

The physician will provide care across outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, and emergency department coverage, supported by experienced nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and accessible leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care services in the outpatient clinic, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute visits

Deliver emergency department coverage and backup, managing urgent and emergent cases in a rural setting

Perform inpatient rounding and coordinate care transitions across clinic, hospital, and community settings

Collaborate closely with APPs (NPs/PAs), nursing staff, and ancillary teams to ensure safe and efficient patient care

Participate in a shared call rotation with predictable scheduling

Support continuity of care through nursing home rounds for established patients

Engage in limited administrative and medical staff responsibilities, including meetings, quality initiatives, and periodic leadership coverage

Build long-term relationships with patients, colleagues, and the surrounding community

Qualifications

MD or DO required

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine or a related primary care specialty

Emergency Department experience or demonstrated comfort required

Prior ED practice, residency rotations, or equivalent hands-on exposure acceptable

Open to early-career physicians and new graduates with appropriate clinical confidence

Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and ability to work independently when needed

Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

Comfortable practicing in a rural, community-focused environment

Experience with common inpatient or ambulatory EMRs preferred; training provided

Practice Highlights

Full-spectrum rural medicine with continuity of care across settings

Stable, low-turnover medical staff with strong nursing and APP support

Accessible leadership with physician input valued in decision-making

Predictable scheduling, including a 4-day workweek option

Low-volume call with additional compensation for extra emergency coverage

Emphasis on quality, continuity, and sustainability rather than productivity pressure

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plan with contributions

Paid time off, extended sick leave, and paid holidays

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Employee assistance program for physician and family support

Healthcare discounts within the system

Relocation assistance and transition support available