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Join Our Team at Brookings Health System – Emergency Medicine

We’re seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team providing high‑quality, patient-centered emergency care. You’ll be part of a collaborative group serving a busy, well-equipped Emergency Department.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver full-spectrum emergency medical care in a state-of-the-art facility including three trauma rooms, eight exam rooms and a triage room.

• Work alongside a 5-provider group supported by:

• On-site specialists including Orthopedics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, Podiatry, and Urology

• Experienced advanced practice providers staffed daily

• Highly skilled RNs with TNCC, ACLS, and PALS certification

• Manage approximately 11,000 annual emergency room visits

• Participate in a robust quality program dedicated to continuous improvement and excellent outcomes

Schedule

• Twelve-hour shifts

• Rotating every 3rd weekend

• Mix of day and night shifts — night-shift preference can be accommodated

Qualifications

• MD or DO, licensed (or eligible) in South Dakota

• Board-certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine

• DEA certification (state and federal)

• CPR, ACLS, ATLS and PALS certifications are required.

Why Brookings Health System

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package, including flexible benefits

• Low physician turnover

• South Dakota Retirement with employer match

• No state income tax

• Employee discounts on services

• Gym membership reimbursement and access to an on‑site fitness center

• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Life insurance coverage

• And so much more, all designed to support your wellbeing and work–life balance

About Brookings Health System

Join a thriving, independent, municipal health system with a long-standing commitment to serving Brookings and the surrounding region. Brookings Health blends community‑focused care, innovative technology, and a full continuum of services, all guided by a mission to deliver high‑quality, compassionate, personalized health care. We work collaboratively with regional health systems, including Avera and Sanford, as well as private medical clinics throughout Brookings to ensure seamless access to comprehensive care.

With roots dating back to 1935, we’ve continually grown and modernized — expanding services, upgrading technology, and investing in our facilities to meet the evolving needs of our region. Our long history of reinvestment keeps Brookings Health at the forefront of community‑based care.

Here’s what makes Brookings Health stand out:

• Full spectrum of care including inpatient, outpatient, surgical, emergency, home health, and long‑term care services

• 49‑bed Brookings Hospital delivering comprehensive medical and surgical care

• 79‑bed skilled nursing home (The Neighborhoods at Brookview) offering high‑quality long‑term care

• Senior living apartments at Brookhaven Estates for independent senior living options

• Regional access points through clinics in Arlington, White, Volga, and Yorkshire Eye Clinic & Optical 

• A collaborative culture that prioritizes strong physician relationships, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring clinicians feel supported and empowered.

This is your opportunity to join a health system with a strong heritage, a forward‑thinking vision, and a genuine dedication to the community it serves.

Discover Brookings, South Dakota – Where Opportunity Meets Quality of Life

Looking for a place that combines career growth with an exceptional lifestyle? Welcome to Brookings, a vibrant community of 24,000 residents serving a region of 50,000. Conveniently located on I-29, just one hour north of Sioux Falls, Brookings offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Why Brookings?

• Home to South Dakota State University – the state’s largest and most comprehensive university, bringing energy, Division I athletics, innovation, and cultural opportunities to the community.

• Lively Downtown – Explore unique shops, local restaurants, and year-round events that make Brookings a hub of activity.

• Outdoor Adventures – Enjoy 15+ city parks, 5+ miles of walking and biking trails, and the stunning Dakota Nature Park, a 135-acre natural escape for fishing, kayaking, snowshoeing, and more.

• Recreation for All – Two 18-hole golf courses, nearby lakes for boating and fishing, and event centers like McCrory Gardens and Larson Ice Center.

• Family-Friendly Fun – Children’s museum, aquatic centers (indoor & outdoor), bowling alley, movie theater, art and history museums, and countless community programs.

Brookings is more than a place to work—it’s a place to live well. Whether you’re drawn to outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or a welcoming community, you’ll find it here.

Learn more about life in Brookings: https://www.liveinbrookings.org