# Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - South Dakota > Commonwealth Medical Services · Crazy Horse, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-17 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** West - Monument Health ## 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 ## Apply [Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/1B1FCD0784/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)