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General Nurse Practitioner Job in Rapid City, South Dakota
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$123,545 / year median in South Dakota
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Join a high-acuity orthopedic trauma team at a regional trauma center serving western South Dakota. Practice exclusively in orthopedic trauma and emergency care with operative, inpatient, ED, and clinic responsibilities alongside experienced trauma surgeons. Position highlights Full-time APP position (NP or PA) Trauma- and emergency-focused practice; no elective clinic responsibilities Multidisciplinary team-based care First-assist opportunities in the OR Dedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic Predictable annual schedule supporting work-life balance Schedule 164 twelve-hour shifts per year 24/7 team coverage Typical shifts: 6:30 AM-6:30 PM and 6:30 PM-6:30 AM Primary responsibilities Evaluate and manage orthopedic trauma patients in the ED and inpatient settings Daily rounds on hospitalized orthopedic trauma patients First assist in orthopedic trauma operations Provide fracture management, splinting, casting, wound care, postoperative care, and other procedures within scope of practice Staff dedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic Coordinate care with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, nursing, rehab, and case management Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery expectations Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation Typical cases Pelvic and acetabular fractures Upper- and lower-extremity fractures Common hand injuries Routine pediatric fractures Other orthopedic trauma and emergency cases requiring surgical/inpatient management Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Current or eligible South Dakota NP or PA license National certification (NP) or NCCPA certification (PA) Orthopedic trauma, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, or surgical experience preferred; new graduates with strong interest encouraged to apply Strong clinical judgment, communication, and commitment to patient-centered care Benefits Competitive compensation Medical, dental, and vision insurance Annual CME stipend Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage