Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C/CNP) (RCMC)

State of South Dakota; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (0 premium)

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Job summary

State of South Dakota (Department of Corrections - Clinical Services) in Rapid City seeks a part‑time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide routine and emergency medical care for offenders at the Rapid City Minimum Facility. Approximately 24 hours per week, on‑site, with on‑call duties as needed.

Licensure in South Dakota is required. Experience in Family or Internal Medicine and correctional settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant or NP in South Dakota.
• Experience in correctional/clinical settings preferred.
• Ability to perform routine and emergency care in a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical/physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; diagnose conditions.
• Prescribe medications and treatment.
• Educate patients on preventive health.
• Provide on-site procedures and chronic care.
• Manage daily patient caseload including emergencies.

Skills

Direct patient care

Primary care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English language

Documentation

Education

Licensed Physician Assistant (SD)

Licensed Nurse Practitioner (SD)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

On-site medical procedures

Job description

Job ID: 36682
Agency: Department of Corrections - Clinical Services
Location: Rapid City
Salary: Depending on experience
Pay Grade: MF
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position provides routine and emergency medical care, on‑call assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of offenders in a correctional clinical setting. It is a part‑time position at the Department of Corrections Rapid City Minimum Facility, with an approximate workload of 24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Conducting medical/physical examinations.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests and diagnosing medical conditions.
• Prescribing medications and treatment.
• Educating patients about preventive health care.
• Ensuring minor medical procedures are performed on‑site.
• Providing medical services to a daily patient caseload including chronic care, sick call, emergencies and routine physicals.
• Participating in the “on‑call” schedule and providing on‑site assistance to other DOC clinical units and facilities when staffing needs arise.
• Providing instruction, demonstration and training to other health‑care professionals.
• Providing medical advice to other organizational units or health‑care specialties through consultation regarding patients or protocols.
• Ensuring that computer data entry, referrals and consultations, medical reporting, medical co‑signature and offender grievance requirements are completed in accordance with DOC policies, procedures and clinical standards.
• Maintaining problem lists and M‑Code ratings in offenders’ health records, identifying, applying and updating housing and work restrictions and obtaining authorization for consultations, diagnostic procedures and surgeries.
• Attending quarterly medical review board meetings, monthly physician meetings and other division meetings as assigned.

Licenses and Certification

• Applicant must be licensed to practice as a Physician’s Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner in the State of South Dakota as outlined by the appropriate regulating board.

Required Competencies

• Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders.
• Knowledgeable in full‑spectrum primary care.
• Skilled in office‑based procedures.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment.
• Experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Experience managing chronic medical conditions as a mid‑level provider.

Conditions of Employment

The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, urine drug screen (UDS) and the candidate’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Individuals selected for the position may carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. Must successfully complete a written and practical self‑defense exam and CPR to AHA guidelines. TB screening is required of all new employees upon hire. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act and is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Self‑defense requirements include the following:

• Lift arms above head and kick to own waist.
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled takedown.
• Use arms, palms, shins and feet to deliver blows.
• Withstand impact on own body from strikes or blows.
• Rotate body 90° with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.

Benefits

The State of South Dakota offers \$0 premium employee health insurance, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

“An Equal Opportunity Employer”.