Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in South Dakota

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: South Dakota Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/30/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in South Dakota!

We are seeking a highly skilled Emergency Medicine Physician for a 37-day assignment in South Dakota, commencing Nov 16, 2026. This role involves comprehensive emergency medicine care during night shifts, from 8 PM to 8 AM, including critical procedures, evaluation, stabilization of acute conditions, and patient transfers, with an expectation of managing emergency OB cases as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive emergency medicine care, including intubation, ventilation management, and line placement.
• Evaluate and stabilize patients presenting with acute medical conditions such as trauma, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure.
• Stabilize and coordinate transfers for patients requiring a higher level of care.
• Manage OB emergencies and deliveries when necessary.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine required.
• EMR System: RPMS.
• Work Setting: Emergency Department only; no OR or ICU available.
• Schedule: Night shifts from 8 PM to 8 AM.
• Patient Volume: Approximately 1 patient per hour per provider.
• Staffing Mix: Onsite hospitalist department; 24/7 Life Flight service available for transfers.
• Requirements: Comfort managing OB emergencies and deliveries.

Benefits

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

About Barton Associates

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.

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