What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider position at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System?
Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider
Workplace Details
Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides specialized care for Orthopedic 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.
Perform procedures pertaining to Orthopedics as directed by the physician.
Assist with surgical cases as directed.
Assist the Orthopedic Surgeons with Inpatient, Outpatient and Emergency Room consultation work.
Covers call 1 week/weekend per month as scheduled.
Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
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/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
South Dakota and Minnesota DEA license
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office applications, Evident and other EHR's 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:
Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
- Flexible Spending Account
- Roth IRA retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health
- Education Loan Program
- Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a pre-employment background screening and reference check as a condition of employment.
