Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon (MD/DO) - South Dakota Job at Commonwealth Medical Services, Rapid City, SD

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  • Commonwealth Medical Services
  • Rapid City, SD

Job Description

Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for patients with conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, operative management, and rehabilitation planning for traumatic, degenerative, congenital, and overuse conditions, delivered through evidence-based, patient-centered orthopedic care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage conditions of the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder, including trauma, arthritis, nerve compression, tendon disorders, and congenital abnormalities
  • Perform surgical procedures consistent with fellowship training and privileges, including hand and upper extremity reconstruction, fracture fixation, nerve and tendon repair, and elective procedures
  • Provide non-operative management such as injections, splinting, casting, therapy referrals, and rehabilitation planning
  • Manage perioperative and postoperative care, including complication management and functional recovery
  • Participate in orthopedic trauma and emergency call coverage as required
  • Interpret diagnostic studies including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and electrodiagnostic testing
  • Collaborate with physical and occupational therapy, primary care, rheumatology, neurology, plastic surgery, and rehabilitation services
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical risks, and expected outcomes
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
  • Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or clinical staff 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 orthopedic surgery residency program
  • Completion of an accredited hand and upper extremity or hand surgery fellowship
  • Board-eligible or board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Eligibility for subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery preferred
  • Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
  • DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

  • Advanced expertise in hand and upper extremity surgical techniques
  • Strong clinical judgment and operative decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage complex musculoskeletal and neurovascular conditions
  • Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety

Work Environment

  • Hospital operating rooms, outpatient orthopedic clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and inpatient units
  • Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
  • Manual dexterity and physical stamina for fine motor surgical work
  • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and clinical environments

Job Tags

Full time, Night shift,

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