# Advanced Endoscopist (MD/DO) - South Dakota

> Commonwealth Medical Services · Rapid City, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-15

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** West - Monument Health

## Description

### **Advanced Endoscopist (MD/DO)**

### **Position Summary**

The Advanced Endoscopist provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic care for patients with complex gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary disorders. This role focuses on advanced endoscopic procedures, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

-   Evaluate and manage patients with complex gastrointestinal, biliary, and pancreatic conditions
-   Perform advanced endoscopic procedures consistent with training and privileges, including ERCP, EUS, advanced polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and management of gastrointestinal bleeding
-   Provide inpatient gastroenterology consultation services and outpatient clinic care
-   Collaborate with hepatology, surgery, oncology, radiology, and interventional teams for comprehensive patient management
-   Interpret diagnostic studies including pathology, imaging, and laboratory data related to endoscopic care
-   Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and tumor boards as applicable
-   Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedural risks, benefits, and follow-up care
-   Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
-   Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
-   Supervise and educate fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, or endoscopy staff 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
-   Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program
-   Completion of an accredited Advanced Endoscopy fellowship
-   Board-eligible or board-certified in Gastroenterology
-   Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
-   DEA registration or eligibility

### **Skills and Competencies**

-   Expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques and therapeutic interventions
-   Strong clinical judgment and procedural decision-making skills
-   Ability to manage complex gastrointestinal cases
-   Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
-   Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety

### **Work Environment**

-   Endoscopy suites, hospital inpatient units, ambulatory surgery centers, and outpatient clinics
-   Call responsibilities including after-hours coverage as required

### **Physical Requirements**

-   Ability to stand for extended periods during procedures
-   Manual dexterity and stamina for complex endoscopic interventions
-   Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for procedural and clinical care

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