Locums – Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine Physician

• Emergency Department coverage in a rural critical access hospital
• Inpatient, clinic support, and call responsibilities
• Epic EMR with long-term coverage opportunity

A critical access hospital in South Dakota is seeking a Board Certified physician with Emergency Medicine experience for an ongoing locum tenens assignment. This opportunity offers a unique blend of emergency department coverage, inpatient responsibilities, outpatient clinic support, and call coverage within a rural healthcare environment serving a diverse patient population. The physician will provide primary emergency department coverage while also serving as a backup clinic provider during daytime hours when needed. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating emergency department patients, assisting with hospital admissions, rounding on inpatients, supporting outpatient clinic operations, and collaborating closely with advanced practice providers and nursing staff. The schedule combines daytime clinical responsibilities with overnight call coverage, creating a comprehensive rural practice experience. Patient volumes are manageable and well suited for physicians who enjoy broad-spectrum emergency care in a rural setting. The emergency department averages approximately 3,600 visits annually and commonly sees minor injuries, gastrointestinal complaints, respiratory illnesses, routine emergency presentations, and obstetrical-related concerns. The patient population includes pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The facility is a twenty-five-bed critical access hospital supported by advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and clinical support staff. Epic EMR is utilized throughout the organization. The hospital is seeking consistent ongoing coverage and anticipates continuing needs extending into 2027 and beyond. This opportunity is ideal for Emergency Medicine physicians who enjoy rural emergency department practice, inpatient collaboration, low-volume emergency departments, and a broad spectrum of clinical responsibilities within a community-focused healthcare environment.