Emergency Medicine Physician

ACEP Now; South Dakota; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

ACEP Now is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to join the new Community Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. This state-of-the-art facility aims to provide high-quality care and exceptional patient experience.

Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, relevant certifications, and a commitment to excellent bedside manner. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, performing emergency procedures, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.

If you're passionate about emergency medicine and patient-centered care, we invite you to apply and be part of this exciting journey.

Qualifications

• Eligible for unrestricted South Dakota medical licensure.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date).
• 2 Years demonstrated emergency department experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emergency airway management

Endotracheal intubation

Chest tube placement

ACLS resuscitation

Procedural sedation

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Job description

Join Exceptional Healthcare’s New Community Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Interviewing Now / Offers ASAP / Opening Fall 2026

Be part of history in the making! Exceptional Healthcare is building a new Community Hospital, a state‑of‑the‑art facility bringing high‑quality care to Rapid City, South Dakota and surrounding communities.

Our hospitals are intentionally designed to provide a different healthcare experience, combining the resources of a modern emergency hospital with personalized, patient‑centered care. We believe patients deserve immediate access to experienced providers, shorter wait times, exceptional customer service, and clinical excellence from the moment they walk through our doors.

As we prepare to open our newest location in Rapid City, we’re looking for Emergency Medicine Physicians who are passionate about practicing high‑quality emergency medicine while helping build a culture centered around compassion, teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

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

If you’re looking for the opportunity to help shape a new emergency department while providing exceptional care to the Rapid City community, we’d love to hear from you.

Exceptional Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.