Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - South Dakota Job at Commonwealth Medical Services, Custer, SD

  • Commonwealth Medical Services
  • Custer, SD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) Position Summary

The Internal Medicine Physician provides comprehensive medical care for adult patients, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, continuity of care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across clinical settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide primary and consultative medical care to adult patients
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, and infectious conditions
  • Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and ongoing patient assessments
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment and preventive care plans
  • Provide outpatient clinic care and/or inpatient consultation services as applicable
  • Coordinate care with specialists and ancillary services
  • Participate in preventive care, health maintenance, and chronic disease management
  • Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modification
  • Ensure safe transitions of care and appropriate follow-up
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
  • Supervise and educate residents, medical students, or advanced practice providers 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 Internal Medicine residency program
  • Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine
  • Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
  • DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies
  • Broad clinical knowledge in adult medicine
  • Strong diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
  • Ability to manage complex and chronic medical conditions
  • Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Work Environment
  • Outpatient internal medicine clinics, hospital inpatient units, or combined practice settings
  • Schedule may include clinic hours, inpatient coverage, and call responsibilities depending on practice model

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

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