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Location: Sisseton, South Dakota

The Sisseton Indian Health Service – Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) is dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services to patients on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota. To support this mission, WWKMHCC is seeking up to three (3) Family Medicine Outpatient Physicians.

May 2025 start date

Work 13 weeks or more ! Option for year extensions

1. Provide high-quality, efficient care for patients of all ages, averaging 16 visits per day.
2. Refer patients for specialist consultation as needed and implement recommended treatments.
3. Participate in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model to enhance patient engagement.
4. Educate patients on their conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care.
5. Gather relevant patient information, including medical records and imaging reports.

PATIENT SCHEDULING Facility personnel will assist with patient scheduling. Patient appointments will be scheduled initially for sixty (60) minutes in length for the first three (3) weeks of orientation. Appointments will then be scheduled for thirty (30) minutes in length except for those appointments requiring additional time as determined by the facility, including but not limited to, physicals, initial pain agreements, newly established patients, etc

Work shifts will typically be eight (8) hours and will be worked between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm Monday through Friday, including holidays; occasionally additional hours may be required, the typical work week will be 40-50 hours per week and the Contract Provider will typically be scheduled to cover the closing work shift of 11 :00am to 8:00pm, depending on staffing. Work shifts on the weekends will be four (4) hours each day 1 :00pm to 5:00pm. When the Contract Provider is scheduled to work on a holiday or weekend, additional time may be scheduled off during the work week, depending on staffing. Work hours will be scheduled by the Clinical Director or designee to correspond to the needs of the facility and are subject to change.

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Sisseton, South Dakota, is a small town in the northeastern part of the state, within Roberts County. It is located on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, home to the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Dakota Nation. The town has a population of around 2,500 people and serves as a cultural and economic hub for the region.

Key Features of Sisseton:

• Cultural Significance – Deeply tied to the Dakota Sioux heritage, with the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe playing a major role in the community.
• Healthcare Services – Home to the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC), an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility providing medical care to the reservation.
• Outdoor Recreation – Surrounded by natural beauty, including Lake Traverse, nearby state parks, and ample opportunities for hunting, fishing, and hiking.
• Education & Community – Features local schools, the Sisseton Wahpeton College, and community events celebrating Native American culture and history.
• Economy – A mix of healthcare, agriculture, retail, and tribal enterprises contribute to the local economy.

Requirements

Curriculum Vitae

Copies of certificates of completion of post-graduate training (residency)

Copy of Board Certification certificate or letter

Copies of all current licenses {active and inactive)

Must maintain a current active and unrestricted license in at least one of the 50 United States or US territories

Copy of current DEA certificate