APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Plastic Surgery

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Plastic Surgery department. The role is a licensed medical professional position that practices in collaboration with physicians and other care team members. The clinician evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patient health concerns, provides preventive services, and coordinates care to promote optimal health outcomes. The position works daytime hours Monday through Friday, with light call. Work is mainly in the clinic, with limited operating-room assistance. The office is described as dynamic, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and education. The schedule is an 8-hour day shift and 36 scheduled hours per week. The job description outlines Physician Assistant responsibilities and qualifications. Specialty-area clinical experience is preferred but not required. Credentialing and privileging documents supersede this job description when they differ in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, or scope of practice.

Requirements

Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA or an equivalent accrediting program accepted by the state licensing board.
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License, if required by the state.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in the specialty area is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments in compliance with regulations.
Educate and counsel patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment plans.
Perform procedures and treatments within scope of practice and assist with procedures and treatments when indicated.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities.
Provide limited operating-room assistance.