Geriatrician (MD/DO) - South Dakota
Commonwealth Medical Services· West - Monument Health
About this role
Geriatrician (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Geriatrician provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care to older adults, with a focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of complex medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions. This role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, care coordination, and optimization of health, function, and quality of life for aging patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary and consultative care to older adult patients
- Evaluate and manage chronic medical conditions, multimorbidity, and geriatric syndromes such as frailty, falls, dementia, delirium, incontinence, and polypharmacy
- Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments addressing medical, functional, cognitive, emotional, and social needs
- Develop and implement individualized, patient-centered care plans
- Provide preventive care, health maintenance, and advance care planning
- Coordinate care transitions across inpatient, outpatient, post-acute, long-term care, and community settings
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, social work, therapy services, pharmacy, and case management
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, care plans, prognosis, and goals of care
- Participate in palliative care and end-of-life discussions as appropriate
- Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes 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 Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Completion of an accredited Geriatric Medicine fellowship
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Geriatric Medicine
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
- Expertise in geriatric medicine and complex chronic disease management
- Strong clinical judgment and comprehensive assessment skills
- Excellent communication and shared decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage medically and socially complex patients
- Commitment to interdisciplinary, patient-centered care
Work Environment
- Outpatient clinics, hospital inpatient units, long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living settings
- Schedule may include clinic hours, inpatient consults, and call coverage depending on practice model
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
- Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical care
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Geriatrician (MD/DO) - South Dakota position at Commonwealth Medical Services located?
This Geriatrician (MD/DO) - South Dakota role at Commonwealth Medical Services is based in Spearfish, South Dakota, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Geriatrician (MD/DO) - South Dakota role at Commonwealth Medical Services full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Geriatrician (MD/DO) - South Dakota role in the West - Monument Health department at Commonwealth Medical Services.
Which team or department does the Geriatrician (MD/DO) - South Dakota at Commonwealth Medical Services belong to?
This Geriatrician (MD/DO) - South Dakota position is part of the West - Monument Health department at Commonwealth Medical Services. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Geriatrician (MD/DO) - South Dakota job at Commonwealth Medical Services posted?
This Geriatrician (MD/DO) - South Dakota position at Commonwealth Medical Services was posted on Jan 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Geriatrician (MD/DO) - South Dakota
Commonwealth Medical Services
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