Physiatrist (MD/DO) - South Dakota

Commonwealth Medical Services; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Dakota is seeking a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physiatrist (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive non-surgical care focused on restoring function and enhancing quality of life. The role involves managing patients with various physical impairments, developing rehabilitation plans, and collaborating with a team of specialists. Candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified in PM&R, with an ability to maintain unrestricted medical licensure and DEA registration. This position emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation approaches.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure.
• DEA registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with physical impairments due to injury, illness, or chronic conditions.
• Provide inpatient rehabilitation care and outpatient PM&R clinic services.
• Develop and oversee individualized rehabilitation treatment plans.
• Manage conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and chronic pain.
• Perform interventional procedures like joint injections and pain-related interventions.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses and rehabilitation goals.

Skills

Expertise in functional assessment and rehabilitation medicine

Strong clinical judgment and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Ability to manage complex, medically and functionally impaired patients

Excellent communication and patient education abilities

Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation care

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of an accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program

Board-eligible or board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Job description

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physiatrist (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician (Physiatrist) provides comprehensive, non-surgical care focused on restoring function, improving mobility, and enhancing quality of life for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal, neurologic, and functional impairments. This role emphasizes interdisciplinary rehabilitation, evidence-based treatment, and patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with physical impairments due to injury, illness, or chronic conditions
• Provide inpatient rehabilitation care and/or outpatient PM&R clinic services
• Develop and oversee individualized rehabilitation treatment plans
• Manage conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputations, musculoskeletal disorders, and chronic pain
• Perform and interpret electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS) and musculoskeletal ultrasound as applicable
• Perform interventional procedures consistent with training and privileges, such as joint injections, spasticity management, and pain-related interventions
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work
• Participate in care planning meetings and goal setting with patients and families
• Collaborate with neurology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, primary care, and other specialists
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, rehabilitation goals, and long-term management
• 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in functional assessment and rehabilitation medicine
• Strong clinical judgment and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to manage complex, medically and functionally impaired patients
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation care

Work Environment

• Inpatient rehabilitation facilities, hospital units, outpatient PM&R clinics, and specialty rehabilitation centers
• Schedule may include inpatient service coverage, outpatient clinics, and call responsibilities depending on practice model

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical and rehabilitation environments
• Manual dexterity for examinations and procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication