Primary Care Clinic - Advanced Practice Provider Job Summary Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides specialized care for primary care patients in accordance with established standards, policies, and scope of practice under physician direction.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Works in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals. Serves as a clinical resource, utilizing critical thinking skills to act as an interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate. Utilizes professional skills in interviewing, assessment, evaluation, identification and implementation of interventions/treatment plans based on the specific needs of each patient. Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Responsive to the age-related needs of the patient with special attention given to education and safety. Responsible for the ordering of diagnostic procedures. Responsible for prescribing and dispensing prescription medication.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) program Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current certification from an accredited PA or NP program required. Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy Meets criteria established by the profession to perform duties defined as those of a PA or NP South Dakota Controlled Substance Certificate DEA license If NP, holds or is eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in South Dakota and Minnesota. Computer Skills Microsoft Office applications, Evident, and other EMRs as applicable. Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.