# Urgent Care Physician (MD/DO) - South Dakota > Commonwealth Medical Services · Spearfish, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-17 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** West - Monument Health ## Description ### **Urgent Care Physician (MD/DO)** ### **Position Summary** The Urgent Care Physician provides timely, high-quality medical care for patients presenting with acute illnesses and minor injuries in an urgent care setting. This role focuses on rapid evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of non-life-threatening conditions, emphasizing patient-centered care, efficiency, and appropriate care coordination. ### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** - Evaluate and treat patients with acute medical conditions and minor injuries - Manage common urgent care presentations such as respiratory infections, gastrointestinal illnesses, musculoskeletal injuries, lacerations, burns, and minor trauma - Perform procedures consistent with training and privileges, including suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, and wound care - Order and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory studies, X-rays, and point-of-care testing - Prescribe medications and provide treatment plans appropriate to urgent care settings - Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care - Identify patients requiring higher levels of care and coordinate transfers to emergency departments or specialty services - Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner - Collaborate with nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and support staff - Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives - 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 residency program in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine - Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine - Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure - DEA registration or eligibility ### **Skills and Competencies** - Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills - Ability to manage a wide range of acute conditions efficiently - Proficiency in office-based and minor surgical procedures - Excellent communication and patient education abilities - Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-volume environments - Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care ### **Work Environment** - Urgent care centers with extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays - Shift-based scheduling ### **Physical Requirements** - Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinical environment - Manual dexterity for procedures and examinations - Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication ## Apply [Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/271F35ABC7/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)