APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | ED, Family Medicine & Acute Care

Sanford Health • Vermillion, SD

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Sanford Vermillion is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to work both in the Emergency Room and Family Medicine/Acute Care. This is an opportunity to join a busy primary care practice providing walk-in and acute care to a varied patient population. Emergency Room shifts are 12 hours or 24 hours (0730-1930 or 1930-0730), where you will be the sole provider in the Emergency Room along with a hospital family medicine physician providing Hospital & OB Services. CRNA services are available 24/7. Acute Care hours can vary with walk-in services Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 8 pm, Saturday 8 am - 12 pm, and Sunday 12 am - 4 pm. Full time is defined as 160 hours a month. Vermillion is home to the University of South Dakota and partners for USD Student Health and clinical preceptorships. New Graduates will be reviewed. ATLS is required to start in the Emergency Room.

Requirements

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA or 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 State)
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• ATLS required to start in the Emergency Room.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in specialty area is preferred but not required.
• New Graduates will be reviewed

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.
• May perform procedures & treatments within scope of practice & assist with procedures & 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree