General Surgeon Jobs in South Dakota

A General Surgeon is a highly skilled professional in the medical field who specializes in performing various types of surgeries on patients. Their role encompasses diagnosing patients, determining the need for surgery, performing surgical procedures, and providing postoperative care. They may also conduct research and teach surgical procedures to medical students and residents. A general surgeon might perform a broad range of surgical procedures in various areas of the body, including the gastrointestinal tract, breast, skin, and soft tissues among others.

Before becoming a General Surgeon, individuals typically start as Medical Students, before advancing to Residency in General Surgery and potentially a Fellowship in a surgical specialty. Essential skills for this profession include manual dexterity, physical stamina, and a good ability to handle stress. Additionally, they must have keen attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Certification from the American Board of Surgery or equivalent is typically required, ensuring the surgeon has met specific educational, training, and professional standards. Ongoing education is also crucial in this role due to the constantly evolving nature of medical knowledge and surgical techniques.

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Aerospace Medicine Specialist/Flight Surgeon

  • Brookings, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 12 days ago

CARING FOR THOSE WHO FLY The stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary...

Physician - General Surgery

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Location SD, Aberdeen Specialty General Surgery Visas Accepted N/A Practice Details Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center is seeking a BE/BC General Surgeon to join it's multi-specialty practice....

Surgery - General Physician. Job in Pierre Gr8Jobs

  • Pierre, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 3 days ago

Seeking a board certified or board eligible medical General Surgeon physician: Join a group of 3 General Surgery physicians with 1:4 call schedule Opportunity to teach medical students Overall clinic...

General Surgeon Position in Northeast South Dakota JOB-2941631

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 13 days ago

General Surgeon Position in Northeast South Dakota JOB-2941631 CompHealth Facebook Details Posted: 28-Mar-25 Location: Aberdeen, South Dakota Type: Full Time Categories: Physicians/Surgeons Internal...

Contact Trevor Jensen. 4.5-day work week Call is 1:5 Wide scope of bread and butter surgeries Additional training in cancer and/or other fellowship areas is desired Employed position Open to BE/BC candidates...

General Surgeon Position in Northeast South Dakota

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 20 days ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 20 days ago

Quick Facts Loan repayment offered with this hospital-employed position A sign-on bonus and relocation allowance are available $490k guaranteed salary with a $100k retention incentive Malpractice...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Mitchell, SD
  • 27 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 27 days ago

Opening For General Surgery Physician in SD Opportunity in Mitchell, SDSioux Falls, 70mFull Time Permanent Position Seeking BC/BE General Surgeon to join team in Mitchell, SD Overview: Call 1:4 Join...

Orthopedic Surgery - General Job in Watertown, South Dakota

  • Watertown, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Orthopedic Surgeon opening in SD** **Located in Watertown** A healthcare system is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon to join its team. Position Benefits: Competitive compensation as a hospital...

Physician General Surgery

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 60+ days ago

Location: Avera Medical Group Surgery-Aberdeen Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Position Highlights You...

Physician General Surgery

  • Brookings, SD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 90+ days ago

Location: Access Health Brookings Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Position Highlights You Belong at...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in South Dakota

This is the average annual salary for General Surgeon jobs in South Dakota as reported by the BLS.

$343,990


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Surgeon positions.



Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in South Dakota offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
62.0%
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%
Master's Degree
10.8%
High School or GED
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
0.9%



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