# Internal Medicine Medical Director (MD/DO) - South Dakota > Commonwealth Medical Services · Rapid City, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-17 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** West - Monument Health ## Description ### **Internal Medicine Medical Director (MD/DO)** ### **Position Summary** The Internal Medicine Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight for internal medicine services while maintaining an active clinical practice. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care; advancing quality, safety, and operational performance; and supporting physician engagement, professional development, and alignment with organizational goals. ### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** **Clinical Leadership** - Provide medical leadership and direction for internal medicine physicians and advanced practice providers - Maintain an active clinical practice in internal medicine (outpatient, inpatient, or mixed, as applicable) - Promote evidence-based clinical standards, best practices, and consistent care delivery **Quality, Safety, and Performance** - Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes initiatives - Monitor and improve clinical performance metrics, patient satisfaction, and utilization - Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards **Operational and Administrative Oversight** - Collaborate with operational leadership on clinic or service line efficiency, access, and workflow optimization - Participate in strategic planning, program development, and service line growth - Assist with provider scheduling, staffing models, and resource allocation - Support implementation of clinical policies, protocols, and care pathways **Physician and APP Leadership** - Recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain internal medicine providers - Foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement - Provide performance feedback, coaching, and support for professional development - Participate in peer review and credentialing processes as required **Collaboration and Communication** - Serve as a liaison between internal medicine providers and administrative leadership - Collaborate with specialty services, care management, nursing leadership, and ancillary departments - Support care coordination and transitions across the continuum of care **Education and Innovation** - Support clinical education, quality improvement education, and practice transformation initiatives - Participate in teaching or academic activities if applicable to the organization ### **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-certified in Internal Medicine - Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure - Demonstrated leadership experience or formal training in medical leadership preferred - DEA registration or eligibility ### **Skills and Competencies** - Strong clinical expertise in internal medicine - Proven leadership, team-building, and change-management skills - Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities - Ability to balance clinical, administrative, and strategic responsibilities - Knowledge of healthcare quality, safety, and regulatory standards - Commitment to patient-centered, value-based care ### **Work Environment** - Outpatient clinics, hospital inpatient units, or combined settings depending on practice model - Schedule includes a mix of clinical care, administrative leadership duties, and meetings ### **Physical Requirements** - Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical and administrative environments - Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical tasks - Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient care, documentation, and meetings ## Apply [Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/25CB3DAF72/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)