Physician - Urology | Black Hills of SD
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Rapid City, SD
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 2491 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
SD, Rapid City
FacilityBlack Hills Surg Hosp
SpecialtyUrology
Visas AcceptedH1B or J1
Practice DetailsBlack Hills Surgical Hospital is seeking a BE/BC Urologist to join our surgical practice in Rapid City, SD.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a full spectrum of urologic conditions, including benign and malignant diseases
- Perform urologic surgical procedures, including minimally invasive, endoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgeries with our DV5.
- Provide outpatient clinic services, including consultations and ongoing patient follow‑ups
- Interpret diagnostic tests such as imaging studies, uroflowmetry, cystoscopy, and laboratory results
- Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, nursing staff, and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated care
- Provide inpatient consults and postoperative management
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Follow clinical protocols, quality metrics, and evidence-based standards of practice
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, committees, and professional development activities
- Support community outreach and education efforts as needed
Black Hills Surgical Hospital is a nationally recognized major Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence. BHSH provides cutting-edge total joint replacement, extensive Sport Medicine, Ortho and Neuro spine, general ortho, ENT, general surgery, Plastics, and GYN. The hospital is equipped with advanced imaging along with the Mako and DV5 robotic systems.
Compensation PackageWe offer a nationally competitive compensation plan and retention incentive, with an additional benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
About This CommunityNestled at the eastern edge of the Black Hills, Rapid City offers an exceptional blend of outdoor adventure, vibrant culture, and family-friendly living. Known as the “Gateway to the Black Hills,” the area provides easy access to iconic destinations like Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, and Custer State Park—making it a haven for hiking, biking, and year-round exploration.
Job FunctionPhysicians
Req NumberR-0279280
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Visa sponsorship record: Sanford Health
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 15 | 13 | 0 | — |
| FY2025 | 26 | 23 | 1 | 32 |
| FY2024 | 17 | 29 | 1 | — |
This exact kind of role (Physicians, All Other) isn't among the roles Sanford Health sponsored most often.
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Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Physicians, All Other (SOC 29-1229) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
- Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)
Filed 32 PERM labor certifications: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Physicians, All Other · United States (national median of areas). Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $87,172 | ~15% |
| Level II | $169,416 | ~31% |
| Level III | $249,538 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $324,906 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.