What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urgent Care Physician (MD/DO) - South Dakota position at Commonwealth Medical Services?
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
- 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
- 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
- Urgent care centers with extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Shift-based scheduling
- 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