Physician Assistant or Nurse Practition | Family Medicine

Sioux Center Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

Employer retirement matching (up to 5%

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera Family Medicine Yankton is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive medical care. The role involves assessing and treating patients, educating families, and coordinating with physicians to develop and implement care plans.

Essential qualifications include NCCPA certification, state licensure, and DEA registration, with a commitment to safety, patient confidentiality, and ongoing professional development within a supportive practice environment.

Qualifications

• Must be certified and licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of hire.
• Ability to interpret medical protocols and provide patient education.
• Strong communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients per approved protocols and standards.
• Provides medical services and health education to patients and families.
• Collaborates with physicians for assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per protocols and licensing.
• Interprets diagnostic information and consults with physician for care plans.
• Ensures appropriate referrals when needed.
• Maintains patient records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Upholds safety and aseptic practices in patient care.
• Contributes to achievement of physician practice goals.
• Adheres to approved policies, procedures, and standards.

Education

Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA

Federal Drug Enforcement Admin (DEA)

Physician Assistant licensure

Job description

Location:

Avera Family Medicine Yankton

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

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 and
• Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state practice Upon Hire and
• 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

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].