Physician Assistant

Physician Assitant

Open for Locals and Travelers
Location: Pine Ridge SD 57770
Shift:

• Monday Friday: 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. MST

• Sunday Clinic (when scheduled): 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

• Holiday Clinic (when scheduled): 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

• May be required to work beyond the established schedule when necessary to complete ongoing or emergent patient-care activities or Clinical documentation.

Contract Length: 6 weeks with the option to extend / 1099 contract
Estimated Start Date: Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process

Compensation:

• Regular Pay Rate: $85 per hour

• Travel weekly stipends: $1246 (If applicable)

• Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive primary and urgent care services in a rural outpatient setting. The provider will evaluate diagnose and treat patients of all ages while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient-centered care.
Requirements:

• Current resume with complete work history (employment gaps of 8 weeks or more must be explained).

• Active unrestricted Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in any U.S. state or territory

• Current NCCPA certification

• Current BLS certification

• Three professional references (dated within the last 6 months): one supervisor and two peers

• Proof of professional liability insurance ($per occurrence / $aggregate)

• Documentation of continuing education (minimum 20 CME/CEU credits per year within the past 3 years).

• Evidence of CME compliance for credentialing and reappointment

• Government-issued photo ID (required upon contract award)

• Ability to pass IHS background and onboarding requirements

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate diagnose and treat patients in an outpatient primary care setting

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans within the scope of practice

• Order interpret and document laboratory and diagnostic test results

• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with clinical privileges and facility guidelines

• Perform minor medical procedures as authorized by clinical privileges

• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure continuity of care

• Educate patients and families on treatment plans preventive care and healthy lifestyle practices

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) while adhering to IHS policies and quality standards