APP - Physician Assistant | Sports Medicine Job at Sanford Health, Rapid City, SD

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  • Sanford Health
  • Rapid City, SD

Job Description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Black Hills Ortho&Spine Ctr
Location: Rapid City, SD
Address: 7220 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

Growing sports medicine practice

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides expert clinical guidance in a specialized field and coordinates patient care quality initiatives. 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 patient's 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

Master’s or Baccalaureate degree (Associate’s 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.

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 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Practice Details: Founded in 1976 by orthopedic surgeon David W. Boyer, MD, Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center has remained the premier orthopedic practice in the region for nearly 50 years. As part of our devotion to serving the Black Hills, we have South Dakota clinics in Rapid City, Hot Springs, Philip, Spearfish, and Mitchell; a Nebraska clinic in Chadron; Wyoming clinics in Gillette, Newcastle, Buffalo, and Sheridan; and North Dakota clinics in Bowman, Williston, and Dickinson.
Our team of surgeons and doctors includes over 18 board-certified and fellowship-trained specialists who provide the highest level of specialty healthcare in surgical and advanced non-surgical methods to keep our Black Hills community healthy. Doing our part to keep our region moving, our doctors and staff are committed to providing world-class treatment, patient-centered care, and exceptional service to keep you strong. That's why we are proud to be the most preferred practice in the region.
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, and malpractice insurance.
About this Community: Rapid City’s 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 City's untold stories and crafting unforgettable memories along the way. Rapid City embodies all the characteristics of an ideal community.
Req Number: R-0232912
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Visas Accepted: N/A

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Work from home, Shift work, Day shift,

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