Emergency Medicine Physician

ACEP Now; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

ACEP Now in Rapid City, SD, is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join a new community hospital. The role involves delivering high-quality emergency care, evaluating patients, and performing emergency procedures as necessary. Candidates should have an MD or DO, be eligible for South Dakota medical licensure, and hold current BLS and ACLS certifications.

The ideal candidate will also bring 2 years of emergency department experience and possess strong skills in emergency airway management, resuscitation techniques, and excellent patient communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 2 Years demonstrated emergency department experience.
• Eligible for unrestricted South Dakota medical licensure.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat emergency department patients of all ages.
• Perform emergency procedures and resuscitations as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and nursing staff.

Skills

Emergency airway management

Endotracheal intubation

ACLS resuscitation

Chest tube placement

Procedural sedation

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Job description

Exceptional Healthcare New Community Hospital – Rapid City, SD – Emergency Medicine Physician

About the Position

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join a new community hospital and deliver high‑quality emergency care. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages, performing emergency procedures and resuscitations as needed, and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies.

Minimum Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Eligible for unrestricted South Dakota medical licensure
• Eligible for DEA registration and South Dakota controlled substance authority
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• 2 Years demonstrated emergency department experience
• Confident and proficient in emergency airway management, endotracheal intubation, chest tube placement, ACLS resuscitation, procedural sedation, and other emergency life‑saving procedures
• Ability to successfully meet all Exceptional Community Hospital Medical Staff credentialing, privileging, payer enrollment, background screening, and compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• ATLS and PALS certifications
• Experience in independent emergency medicine practice
• Excellent bedside manner and patient communication skills
• Commitment to concierge‑level patient care and outstanding customer service

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat emergency department patients of all ages
• Perform emergency procedures and resuscitations as clinically indicated
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers, nursing, ancillary departments, and hospital leadership
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and Medical Staff activities
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation

Exceptional Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.