Advanced Practice Provider - Outreach | Avera Heart Hospital

Sioux Center Health; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Mitchell, SD is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to deliver outpatient general cardiology care for established patients in Mitchell and nearby communities. The APP will assess recheck patients, assist cardiologists in outreach clinics, and perform follow-up visits after treatment plans are set.

Applicants should be graduates of an accredited NP or PA program with SD licensure (or eligibility).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current South Dakota licensure as a NP or PA is required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient general cardiology care for established patients.
• Assess and manage recheck patients and support cardiologists during Mitchell outreach clinics.
• Independently conduct follow-up outreach visits after treatment plans are established.
• Review diagnostic results, educate patients, and promote coordinated cardiovascular care.

Skills

Cardiology care

Outpatient care

Patient education

Collaborative care

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Location: Mitchell, SD

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides outpatient general cardiology care for established patients in Mitchell and surrounding outreach communities. The APP assesses and manages recheck patients, supports North Central Heart cardiologists during Mitchell outreach clinics, and independently conducts follow-up outreach visits after an NCH physician has established the patient treatment plan. The APP reviews diagnostic results, provides patient education, and collaborates with NCH cardiologists to promote safe, coordinated, patient-centered cardiovascular care.

Education And Experience

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Cardiology, internal medicine, or related clinical experience preferred.

Licensure and Certification

Current or eligible South Dakota licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Current BLS certification required; ACLS and prescriptive authority/DEA registration preferred or required as applicable to the role.