Emergency Medicine Physician
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
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About the job
Join Exceptional Healthcare’s New Community Hospital in Rapid City, SD.
Interviewing Now / Offers ASAP / Opening Fall 2026
Be part of history in the making! Exceptional Healthcare is building a new Community Hospital , a state-of-the-art facility bringing high-quality care to Rapid City, South Dakota and surrounding communities.
Our hospitals are intentionally designed to provide a different healthcare experience, combining the resources of a modern emergency hospital with personalized, patient-centered care. We believe patients deserve immediate access to experienced providers, shorter wait times, exceptional customer service, and clinical excellence from the moment they walk through our doors.
As we prepare to open our newest location in Rapid City, we’re looking for Emergency Medicine Physicians who are passionate about practicing high-quality emergency medicine while helping build a culture centered around compassion, teamwork, accountability, and excellence.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications before being considered for an interview:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Eligible for unrestricted South Dakota medical licensure
- Eligible for DEA registration and South Dakota controlled substance authority
- Current BLS and ACLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date)
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
- 2 Years demonstrated emergency department experience
- Confident and proficient in emergency airway management, endotracheal intubation, chest tube placement, ACLS resuscitation, procedural sedation, and other emergency life-saving procedures
- Ability to successfully meet all Exceptional Community Hospital Medical Staff credentialing, privileging, payer enrollment, background screening, and compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- ATLS and PALS certifications
- Experience in independent emergency medicine practice
- Excellent bedside manner and patient communication skills
- Commitment to concierge-level patient care and outstanding customer service
Position Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat emergency department patients of all ages
- Perform emergency procedures and resuscitations as clinically indicated
- Interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
- Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers, nursing, ancillary departments, and hospital leadership
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and Medical Staff activities
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation
If you’re looking for the opportunity to help shape a new emergency department while providing exceptional care to the Rapid City community, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Choose Us?
At Exceptional Healthcare, we believe in empowering our nurses to lead with confidence. As an Emergency Medicine Physician , you’ll play a key role in fostering care to our patients.
We believe in a culture of excellence and teamwork, and provide a dynamic and supportive work environment. Equipping you with state-of-the-art facilities, ongoing education, and strong leadership support to help you excel in your role.
Ready to Join?
Exceptional Healthcare is working to transform patient care, one shift at a time! Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career.
Exceptional Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Exceptional Healthcare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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