Cardiac Electrophysiologist (MD/DO) - South Dakota

Cardiac Electrophysiologist (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Cardiac Electrophysiologist provides specialized cardiovascular care focused on the diagnosis and management of heart rhythm disorders. This role includes invasive and non-invasive electrophysiology services, procedural management, and longitudinal care of patients with arrhythmias, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary cardiology and cardiovascular care teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmias, and conduction disorders

• Perform electrophysiology procedures consistent with training and privileges, including diagnostic EP studies, catheter ablation, and device implantation and management (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices)

• Provide pre-procedural assessment and post-procedural follow-up care

• Interpret electrophysiology studies, device interrogations, and ambulatory rhythm monitoring

• Provide inpatient electrophysiology consultation services and outpatient clinic care

• Collaborate with general cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, heart failure, and primary care teams

• Participate in on-call coverage for electrophysiology services as required

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, procedural risks, and long-term management

• Supervise and educate fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, or clinical staff 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 Internal Medicine residency program

• Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowship

• Completion of an accredited Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease

• Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in electrophysiology procedures and arrhythmia management

• Strong clinical judgment and procedural decision-making skills

• Ability to manage complex cardiovascular patients

• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety

Work Environment

• Electrophysiology laboratories, cardiac catheterization labs, inpatient hospital units, and outpatient cardiology clinics

• Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during procedures

• Manual dexterity and stamina for catheter-based interventions

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for procedural and clinical care