Physician / Surgery - Neurological / South Dakota / Locum tenens / Neurosurgery Locum Need Job

We are actively seeking a dedicated Trauma/Acute Care Neurosurgeon to join our dynamic team in a high-acuity, hospital-based setting. This role is exclusively focused on acute care neurosurgical services—no elective procedures—offering a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on trauma patients from evaluation through recovery.

Position Highlights:

Provide acute care neurosurgical services for trauma patients, including evaluation, surgical intervention, and post-operative care
Collaborate with trauma, critical care, and emergency medicine teams to deliver fast, evidence-based care
Work in a supportive environment with experienced APPs, a well-established trauma program, and ICU backup
Participate in fully staffed follow-up clinics to ensure seamless continuity of care
Lead and support quality initiatives and standardized protocols within the department
Qualifications:

Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurosurgery
Fellowship in trauma or significant trauma-focused experience required
Unrestricted medical license in South Dakota (or eligibility)
ATLS certification preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes clinical setting

If you're a mission-driven neurosurgeon with a passion for trauma care and team-based collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply here today!
Thank you,
Health Wise Team