Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Rapid City, SD

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Rapid City, SD Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 9/1/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701!

Our client in South Dakota is actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 149-day assignment starting Sep 1, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse patient caseload, including trauma, common illnesses, and injuries, with responsibilities for responding to codes within a inpatient unit. The schedule offers flexibility with 12-hour shifts, either 7 AM to 7 PM or 7 PM to 7 AM.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage trauma cases.
• Provide comprehensive care for common conditions including UTIs, abdominal pain, colds, flu, COVID-19, ear infections, sore throats, sports injuries, and broken bones.
• Address acute presentations such as stitches, chest pain, heart attack, and stroke, with cardiologist consultation available for tele-monitoring and transfer coordination for full-blown cardiac or stroke events.
• Utilize on-site X-ray and lab services for diagnostics.
• Coordinate with an established ambulance company.
• Respond to codes within the inpatient unit.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certification: Family Medicine
• EMR: EPowerDoc

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team! 

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