Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Orthopedics | Outreach

Avera Health; Louise (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1

Employer retirement match

Career development

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking qualified physicians assistants or nurse practitioners to join a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on delivering medical care across the patient population, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and patient education within approved protocols.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians, performing diagnostic procedures, and ensuring proper patient referrals and safety standards are followed.

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) must be obtained prior to hire.
• DEA registration required at time of hire; state license necessary for practice.
• Candidate must be licensed and qualified to practice as a PA in the practicing state.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to approved protocol and standards.
• Provides medical services and health education to patients and families.
• Contributes to patient health education and motivates individuals to take responsibility for their health care.
• Consults and collaborates with physicians as needed for assessment and treatment decisions.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per approved protocols and licensing.

Education

Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA

Federal DEA required

Physician Assistant - State Licensure

Job description

Location

Avera Orthopedics 69th & Louise

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Open to NP or PA (see descriptions below)

Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing

Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - Federal DEA and State CSR

This position provides 3 days of coverage in Madison and 2 days a week in Sioux Falls

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

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
• Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members.
• Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.
• Consults and collaborates with physician as assessing, diagnosing and treating patients.
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.
• Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and consults with the physician as appropriate regarding abnormal health assessment findings to establish appropriate plan of care.
• Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
• Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
• Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.
• Effectively contributes to the development and attainment of physician practice goals.
• Practices according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.
• Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
• Maintains 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 Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Upon Hire
• Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state practice Upon Hire
• Physician Assistant - Licensing Board Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on job assignment Upon Hire

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, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring 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:

• 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].

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At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. At Avera, we are committed to protecting your online privacy. For more information, please visit https://www.avera.org/legal-notices/online-privacy-policy/