APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Plastic Surgery

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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility

Black Hills Plastic Surg

Location: Rapid City, SD

Address: 3615 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Department Details

Monday through Friday Daytime Hours

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Work in the Clinic with Limited OR Assist

Dynamic office

Strong emphasis on patient safety and education

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who practices medicine in collaboration with physicians and other care team members. The PA evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patient health concerns across the lifespan, provides preventive services, and coordinates care to promote optimal health outcomes. Perform patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice. Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies. Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments in compliance with regulations.

Educate and counsel patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment plans. May perform procedures & treatments within scope of practice & assist with procedures & treatments when indicated.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care. Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA or equivalent accrediting program accepted by the state licensing board.
• Clinical experience in specialty area is preferred but not required.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in each state of practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package 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 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
• For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Practice Details

Come work in the Sanford Black Hills Plastic Surgery Clinic with two experienced plastic surgeons. The role includes working in the office as well as assisting in surgery. There is an opportunity to build an aesthetic practice with injectables, skin care and laser treatments.

Job Summary

The Plastic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider provides care to patients undergoing cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures and works in collaboration with plastic surgeons to manage preoperative assessments, assist in surgery, and provide postoperative care. Additionally, the APP provides patient education, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.

The motivated APP has the opportunity to perform aesthetic procedures such as neurotoxin and filler injections, chemical peels, microneedling and laser treatments, and may build their own practice in the clinic.

Specific duties include

Participate in outpatient clinics, surgical procedures, and follow-up visits.

Assist in surgical planning and provide preoperative counseling and education on procedures, risks, and recovery.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as imaging and lab work relevant to plastic surgery.

Hospital responsibilities of first assisting in surgery and conducting post-op /inpatient rounds.

Manage postoperative care including wound care, pain management, monitoring complications, and scar treatment.

Document patient care accurately and timely in electronic health records.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, alternatively successful completion of a Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of South Dakota and possess NCCPA or AANP/ANCC certification.
• Possession of or eligible for Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and South Dakota State Controlled Substance License to prescribe controlled substances.
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists Compensation Package:

Benefits

• Sanford offers an attractive benefits package 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 401(k)-retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
• For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] About this Community: Rapid City’s vibrant downtown, healthy business community and wealth of cultural offerings make Rapid City the perfect place to raise a family.
• There are endless opportunities to explore a rich history and culture or take in recreational adventures and scenic wonders.
• From awe-inspiring natural wonders to captivating local experiences, Rapid City embodies all the characteristics of an ideal community.
• Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number

R-0278938

Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider

Featured: No

Specialty: Plastic & Reconstruction

Visas Accepted: N/A