Movement Disorders Neurologist - South Dakota

iRecruitmd; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruitmd is seeking a Movement Disorders Neurologist in Rapid City, SD to provide specialized care for complex movement disorders. The role emphasizes evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinal management using evidence-based approaches to optimize function and quality of life.

The position involves supervising trainees, coordinating with neurosurgery and rehabilitation teams, and delivering clinic and hospital-based care with a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school required.
• Neurology residency completion required.
• Movement Disorders fellowship completion required.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology preferred.
• Ability to obtain licensure and DEA registration in relevant state.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with movement disorders including Parkinson's disease and tremor.
• Perform comprehensive neurologic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage pharmacologic therapies and monitor response.
• Perform office-based procedures such as botulinum toxin injections.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient neurology services as needed.
• Interpret neuroimaging and laboratory studies related to movement disorders.
• Collaborate with neurosurgery, rehab, and behavioral health teams.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and options.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Longitudinal management

Procedural therapies

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Neurology residency

Movement Disorders fellowship

Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology

Unrestricted state medical licensure

DEA registration

Job description

• Rapid City, SD

Position Summary

The Movement Disorders Neurologist provides specialized neurologic care for patients with disorders affecting movement and motor control. This role focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinal management of complex movement disorders using evidence-based medical, procedural, and multidisciplinary approaches to optimize patient function and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with movement disorders including Parkinson's disease, atypical parkinsonism, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington disease, chorea, tics, and gait disorders
• Perform comprehensive neurologic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Manage pharmacologic therapies for movement disorders and monitor treatment response
• Perform office-based procedures consistent with training and privileges, such as botulinum toxin injections for dystonia, spasticity, and tremor
• Provide outpatient movement disorders clinic care and inpatient neurology consultation services as needed
• Interpret diagnostic studies including neuroimaging and laboratory testing relevant to movement disorders
• Collaborate with neurosurgery, neuropsychology, rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy, speech therapy, and behavioral health teams
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning meetings
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and disease progression
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program
• Completion of an accredited Movement Disorders fellowship
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in the diagnosis and management of movement disorders
• Strong clinical judgment and longitudinal disease management skills
• Proficiency with procedural therapies for movement disorders
• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
• Ability to manage chronic, progressive neurologic conditions
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Outpatient movement disorders clinics and neurology practices with possible inpatient consultation responsibilities
• Schedule typically includes weekday clinic hours with limited call depending on practice model

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
• Manual dexterity for neurologic examinations and office-based procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and diagnostic interpretation