App for Orthopedic Clinic

CommonSpirit Health; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 54,525 - 108,995; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks an RN Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver high‑value patient care in a physician‑facing, community‑oriented setting in Southwest Kansas. You will rapidly assess patients, develop nursing diagnoses, and collaborate with MD partners to ensure safe testing and optimal care plans.

The role emphasizes autonomous decision‑making and strong clinical leadership. This position requires current RN Practitioner or PA licensure and prescriptive authority where

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited School.
• Board certified as an Advanced Practice Practitioner in applicable population foci and/or sub‑specialty.
• Kansas License required.

Responsibilities

• Rapid patient assessment and nursing diagnoses in collaboration with MD partners to ensure safe diagnostic testing and optimal care plans.
• Perform advanced practice procedures.
• Utilize the nursing process to promote/restore health and well‑being of patients.
• Assume personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

Skills

Autonomous decision-making

Collaborative teamwork

Advanced practice procedures

Nursing process application

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our RN Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑value, top‑quality patient care within a physician‑facing organization dedicated to community access. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in a supportive, team‑oriented environment where your commitment to a greater cause and professional growth are highly valued.

Every day you will be responsible for rapid patient assessment and accurate nursing diagnoses, collaborating closely with our Medical Doctor partners to ensure safe diagnostic testing and the development of optimal patient care plans. You will also be entrusted with performing advanced practice procedures and consistently applying the nursing process to promote and restore the optimal health and well‑being of every patient under your care. Expect to embrace personal accountability for our organizational mission and core values.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a current and valid RN Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure, coupled with a deep‑seeded passion for delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong autonomous decision‑making skills, a collaborative spirit for working with MD partners, and a proven track record in advanced practice procedures. Your ability to integrate and apply the nursing process effectively, along with an unwavering commitment to our mission and core values, will be essential for thriving in this impactful position.

Join our team as an RN Practitioner or a Physician Assistant:

• Assume responsibility and accountability for rapid assessment, nursing diagnosis and works with MD partners to assure safe patient diagnostic testing and optimal plan of care.
• Perform advanced practice procedures.
• Utilize the nursing process to promote/restore optimal health and well‑being of the patient.
• Assume personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

We believe in compensating our talent exceptionally well. For this critical role, we're offering compensation in the range of $39.58 – $79.12 per hour.

Job Requirements

• Graduate from an Accredited School
• Board certified as an Advanced Practice Practitioner in applicable population foci and/or sub‑specialty.
• Kansas License required
• BLS from the American Heart Association may be required depending on practice setting
• ACLS from the American Heart Association may be required depending on practice setting
• Have Prescriptive Authority (RXN) or have Provisional Prescriptive Authority (RXN‑P), if applicable for role with associated articulated plan.

Preferred

• 1 year of experience in a clinical or advance practice setting, preferred
• Surgical Experience a plus

Where You’ll Work

Southwest Kansas offers a compelling blend of professional and lifestyle benefits for providers.

• High Demand, Significant Impact: Rural areas often face provider shortages, meaning less competition and a greater chance to make a substantial difference in community health.
• Professional Growth & Autonomy: Providers often enjoy a broader scope of practice and more autonomy in smaller settings. Opportunities for leadership roles are also more accessible.
• Lower Cost of Living: Housing, utilities, and general expenses are typically significantly lower than in urban centers, leading to a higher disposable income.
• Strong Community Bonds: Experience close‑knit communities where you're respected, recognized, and an integral part of local life.
• Outdoor Lifestyle: Enjoy open spaces, hunting, fishing, and a slower pace of life.

Southwest Kansas provides a rewarding environment for providers seeking professional fulfillment and a high quality of life away from the urban hustle.

Pay Range

$70.68 – $82.91 per hour