About this opportunity
Faulkton Area Medical Center lists this Family Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opportunity in faulkton, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits
Student Loan Reimbursement
Continuing Medical Education
SD Retirement - 6% match
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Faulkton Area Medical Center (FAMC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dedicated healthcare team. This is an exciting opportunity for a provider who enjoys a diverse practice and values building lasting relationships with patients in a rural community.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan in a variety of settings, including the clinic, hospital, and emergency department. Providers at FAMC work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, EMS, and specialists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.
Position Highlights
Full-time position
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Weekday clinic schedule with emergency call responsibilities
Opportunity to practice broad-spectrum rural medicine
Supportive and collaborative healthcare team
Ability to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community
Diverse practice including primary care, inpatient care, and emergency services
Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
Provide preventive care, wellness visits, and routine physical examinations
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Manage and monitor patients with chronic diseases
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing
Prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice
Coordinate referrals and collaborate with specialists and community resources
Educate patients and families regarding disease prevention and health management
Assess, stabilize, and manage emergent patient conditions
Participate in emergency department coverage, including triage, trauma assessment, stabilization, and coordination of transfers when higher levels of care are required
Provide care to hospital and long-term care patients as needed
Qualifications
Required
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current South Dakota licensure or eligibility for licensure
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and healthcare team members
Commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care
Preferred
Experience in a rural healthcare or Critical Access Hospital setting
Experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or acute care settings
Experience with patient triage, trauma assessment, stabilization, and transfer coordination
ACLS, BLS, ATLS, PALS certifications
One or more years of clinical practice experience
Why Faulkton Area Medical Center?
Faulkton Area Medical Center is an independent, non-profit Critical Access Hospital dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of our rural communities. Our providers enjoy a broad scope of practice, strong professional relationships, and the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the patients they serve.
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Worksite address
faulkton, SD, 57438, US
Who can apply
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