# Physiatrist (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 ### **Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physiatrist (MD/DO)** ### **Position Summary** The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician (Physiatrist) provides comprehensive, non-surgical care focused on restoring function, improving mobility, and enhancing quality of life for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal, neurologic, and functional impairments. This role emphasizes interdisciplinary rehabilitation, evidence-based treatment, and patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings. ### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** - Evaluate and manage patients with physical impairments due to injury, illness, or chronic conditions - Provide inpatient rehabilitation care and/or outpatient PM&R clinic services - Develop and oversee individualized rehabilitation treatment plans - Manage conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputations, musculoskeletal disorders, and chronic pain - Perform and interpret electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS) and musculoskeletal ultrasound as applicable - Perform interventional procedures consistent with training and privileges, such as joint injections, spasticity management, and pain-related interventions - Coordinate interdisciplinary care with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work - Participate in care planning meetings and goal setting with patients and families - Collaborate with neurology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, primary care, and other specialists - Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, rehabilitation goals, and long-term management - Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation - Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives - Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program - Board-eligible or board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure - DEA registration or eligibility ### **Skills and Competencies** - Expertise in functional assessment and rehabilitation medicine - Strong clinical judgment and interdisciplinary collaboration skills - Ability to manage complex, medically and functionally impaired patients - Excellent communication and patient education abilities - Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation care ### **Work Environment** - Inpatient rehabilitation facilities, hospital units, outpatient PM&R clinics, and specialty rehabilitation centers - Schedule may include inpatient service coverage, outpatient clinics, and call responsibilities depending on practice model ### **Physical Requirements** - Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical and rehabilitation 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/E9C94D2041/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)