Visas Accepted

N/A

Specialty

Pediatrics - Physical Medicine & Rehab

Practice Details

Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic, a multi-specialty
pediatric clinic, is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Physiatrist.

• Join one Pediatric Physiatrist and two Physician
Assistants in a well-established pediatric sub-specialty
practice
• Opportunity for Medical Directorship if desired
• Opportunity is best suited for strong clinicians who
want to maintain an academic interest and aid in the
development of comprehensive regional clinical
pediatric rehabilitation services
• The practice is located in a multidisciplinary outpatient
setting with PT/OT/ST/seating and positioning
psychology, orthotics and prosthetics and an array of
specialty rehab/therapy clinics
• Duties also include inpatient consults and care at
Sanford Children’s Hospital and at the inpatient
rehabilitation unit at Lifescape, a specialty hospital and
human services agency, serving children ages 0-21, as
well as adults, with developmental disabilities and
rehabilitation needs

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

Community Description

Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated health
systems in the United States. Driven by a vision to improve
the human condition at every stage of life, Sanford Health is
dedicated to the delivery of health care, genomic medicine,
senior care and services, global clinics, research and
affordable insurance. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South
Dakota, the health system includes 46 medical centers, 1,500
physicians and more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior
living centers in 26 states.

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

The Pediatric PM&R Physician provides specialized care to infants, children, and adolescents with congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal conditions that affect physical function, mobility, and quality of life. The physician focuses on improving functional outcomes and promoting independence through comprehensive evaluation, medical management, rehabilitation planning, and coordination of multidisciplinary care.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree.

Successful completion of an accredited residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & a fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.

Current medical license in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation by the American Board of PM&R and subspecialty certification in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine 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
compensation plan 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 and tail coverage, and a
relocation allowance

Recruiter Information

Debra Salava, Senior Physician Recruiter

Phone: +1 (605) 328-6993 Or [email protected]