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Heart Hospital of South Dakota, LLC
Advanced Practice Provider | Avera Heart Hospital
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What they do
An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$118,464 / year median in South Dakota
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider | Avera Heart Hospital Heart Hospital of South Dakota, LLC Sioux Falls, SD Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications BLS Certification ACLS Certification Master's degree Advanced practice provider
Full Job Description Location:
Sioux Falls, SD Worker Type:
Regular Work Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) At Avera Heart Hospital, you're not just joining a workplace- you're becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide
- out of more than 4,000
- to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Position Highlights Position Summary:
The Advance Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for conducting rounds on patients, performing assessments, coordinating and evaluating the plan of care, and implementing discharge plans at the direction and supervision of the Primary Physician within the scope of his/her practice permitted under South Dakota law. The APP also administers medications/treatments and assists with procedures as ordered by the physicians. The APP works collaboratively with the healthcare team to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. While the PA is subject to practice under the protocols established and approved by the medical staff as required under South Dakota law, in all other respects the APP is subject to the Hospital's authority. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.Education:
Certified Physician Assistant- Graduate from a master's-level PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Master's degree required.
Experience:
Certified Physician Assistant- Minimum of 2 years of experience required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospital inpatient, cardiology, ICU or critical care preferred. Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Minimum of 1 year CNP experience or minimum of 2 years of RN experience in hospital inpatient, cardiology, ICU or critical care required.
Licensure/Certification:
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. Certified Physician Assistant
- Licensing Board Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on job assignment upon hire. Certified Nurse Practitioner
- current licensure/ certification as a CNP by the South Dakota Board of Nursing required.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance