Impactful Part-Time PA/NP for Correctional Health

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Corrections (Clinical Services) is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Rapid City Minimum Facility on a part-time basis (~24 hours per week). The role provides routine and emergency medical care, on-call assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of offenders in a correctional clinical setting.

The selected candidate must hold SD licensure as a PA or NP and demonstrate strong primary care skills, professional communication, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner in South Dakota.
• Ability to provide direct patient care and manage acute/ chronic conditions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with colleagues and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical examinations and diagnose conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications.
• Provide on-site care for a daily offender caseload and chronic care.
• Participate in on-call schedule and assist other units as needed.
• Educate patients on preventive health and maintain medical records.

Skills

Direct patient care

Primary care

Office-based procedures

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

SD PA/NP licensure

Tools

EMR system

Job description

South Dakota Department of Corrections (Clinical Services) is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Rapid City Minimum Facility on a part-time basis (~24 hours per week). The role provides routine and emergency medical care, on-call assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of offenders in a correctional clinical setting.

The selected candidate must hold SD licensure as a PA or NP and demonstrate strong primary care skills, professional communication, and the ability to work