Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Hospitalist

Sioux Center Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available at day 1

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development with mentorship

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is looking for a qualified Physician Assistant to provide medical care and health education to patients. Must be licensed to practice in South Dakota and able to collaborate with physicians. The role offers a supportive environment focused on patient care.

Eligible hires enjoy benefits from day one, including PTO, retirement contributions, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and qualified to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to approved protocols.
• Provide health education to patients and their families.
• Consult with physicians on treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Licensed Physician Assistant

Patient assessment and diagnosis

Effective communication

Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Location

Avera St Mary's Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Position Highlights

• Physician Assistant (PA) – Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on assignment.
• Federal Drug Administration – Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state or federally based on state of practice.
• Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) – Must be licensed and qualified upon hire.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Provides appropriate medical care to all patients by assessing physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients to develop a plan of care.

What You Will Do

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
• Provide medical services and health education to patients and family members. Effectively contribute to the health education of individuals and groups and apply appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.
• Consult and collaborate with the physician in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients.
• Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.
• Interpret information gathered during the diagnostic process and consult with the physician as appropriate regarding abnormal health assessment findings to establish an appropriate plan of care.
• Assure that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
• Provide quality care for patients, demonstrate appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices. Recognize and react appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Effectively provide patient instruction related to the environment of care and safety standards.
• Effectively contribute to the development and attainment of physician practice goals.
• Practice according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities. Understand, apply, and support practice policies, procedures, goals, and standards.
• Maintain patient records and accurate information.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) – Board of Nursing. Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on assignment.
• Federal Drug Administration – US Department of Justice. Must be licensed and qualified based on state of practice.
• Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing. Must have an active license in the state of practice.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinate workflow with other team members, and ensure a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part‑time and full‑time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].