Physiatrist (MD/DO) - South Dakota Job at Commonwealth Medical Services, Rapid City, SD

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  • Commonwealth Medical Services
  • Rapid City, SD

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

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship,

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