APP Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Orthopedic Spine
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Job Location:
Rapid City - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Union Position:
NoDepartment Details
Monday-Friday schedule with light call (25 times per year approximately 1:14)50% clinic/50% OR and rounding in hospital
Group include 3 Ortho Spine Surgeons 1 Neurosurgeon 2 Pain Physicians)
Call is primary (MD also on call) covers spine and general ortho
Mostly call from home rarely need to come into hospital 45 minute response time
Hospital responsibilities of first assisting in surgery post-op /inpatient rounds emergency room patient evaluations and treatment
New grads are encouraged to apply those with surgical experience is preferred
Must be eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of South Dakota and possess NCCPA or ANCC certification
We offer a nationally competitive compensation plan and retention incentive with an additional benefits package including a health dental and vision insurance 401K plan short-term and long-term disability life insurance CME allowance paid time away malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) provides expert clinical guidance in a specialized field and coordinates patient care quality initiatives.This role will require varying shifts on-call rotations including nights and weekends as needed.
Job Description
Provides service to patients in acute short and long term care settings by assisting physicians assessing patients and treating injuries and ailments. Obtains a thorough medical history from patient and dependent on patient population and setting will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patients needs. With other healthcare professionals analyze and interpret information collected from patient medical records symptoms physical findings or diagnostic information to develop and establish appropriate diagnosis. Acknowledges and demonstrates the importance of care coordination and navigation by rounding on patients when necessary. Works in collaboration with providers and independently to provide care. Formulates a plan for treatment of the patient and prescribes medications based on efficacy safety and cost as legally authorized if necessary in order to aid recovery and manage pain. Maintain complete and detailed records of patients health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise. Provide patients with information needed to promote health reduce risk factors or prevent disease or disability. Counsels patients and family members about self-management on prevention and treatment plan for health issues tailoring instructions to patients individual circumstances. May cover hospital consultations rounding and assist with patient procedures as needed. Conducts research into area of specialty and uses findings to provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes. Incorporates evidence based practice guidelines into care. Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices including reimbursement of services. Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare Medicaid managed care and private sources as applicable. Demonstrate extensive advanced knowledge of medical principles practices and techniques.
Qualifications
Masters or Baccalaureate degree (Associates or Nursing Degree if training prior to 1994). Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.
Demonstrated current competence and provision of care treatment or services for at least 30 patients in the past twelve months or completion of an ARC-PA approved program in the past twelve months.
Successful completion of the national certifying examination and current certification given by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Sanford Health is the largest medical facility in the Fargo, ND and Sioux Falls, SD regions, dedicated to the work of healing. We partner with communities to bring health and healing to the people who live and work across our region.
