Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - South Dakota

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