Physiatrist (MD/DO) - South Dakota

Company: Commonwealth Medical Services
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job 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

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