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Facility Black Hills Spine Ctr
Location Rapid City SD
Address 4141 5th St Rapid City SD 57701 USA
Shift Varies
Job Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40.00
Department Details Monday-Friday schedule with light call
50 clinic50 OR and rounding in hospital
25-30 patients per day in clinic
Group include 3 Ortho Spine Surgeons 1 Neurosurgeon 2 Pain Physicians 3 Full time APPs 1 NP 1 PA and part-time APP staff
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 encourged 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
Job 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. 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 andor 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.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications criteria and scope of practice if variation between documents exists
Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility a variety of benefits include health insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance a 401k retirement plan worklife balance benefits and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards visit httpssanfordcareers.combenefits .
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Practice Details Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Orthopedics Spine practice in Rapid City SD.
Monday-Friday schedule with light call
• 50 clinic50 OR and rounding in hospital
• 25-30 patients per day in clinic
• Group include 3 Ortho Spine Surgeons 1 Neurosurgeon 2 Pain Physicians 2 Full time APPs 1 NP 1 PA and part-time APP staff
• 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 encourged 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
Compensation Package 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 and a relocation allowance.
About this Community Rapid Citys vibrant downtown healthy business community and wealth of cultural offerings make Rapid City the perfect place to raise a family. There are endless opportunities to explore a rich history and culture or take in recreational adventures and scenic wonders. From awe-inspiring natural wonders to captivating local experiences Rapid Citys untold stories and crafting unforgettable memories along the way. Rapid City embodies all the characteristics of an ideal community.
Req Number R-0250511
Job Function Advanced Practice Provider
Featured No
Specialty Neurosurgery
Visas Accepted NA