Orthopedic Trauma Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Join a highly skilled orthopedic trauma teamproviding advanced care at a busy regional trauma center serving western SouthDakota and the surrounding region. This is an exciting opportunity for a NursePractitioner or Physician Assistant to practice in a high-acuity, fast-pacedenvironment focused exclusively on orthopedic trauma and emergency care. You'llwork alongside experienced orthopedic trauma surgeons while gaining meaningfuloperative, inpatient, emergency department, and clinic experience.

Position Highlights

• Full-timeOrthopedic Trauma APP position
• Trauma andemergency-based practice with no elective responsibilities
• Work closelywith an experienced multidisciplinary orthopedic trauma team
• First assistopportunities in the operating room
• Participate in adedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic
• Excellentwork-life balance with a predictable annual schedule

Schedule

• 164 twelve-hourshifts annually
• 24/7 teamcoverage
• Typical shifts:
  • 6:30 AM – 6:30PM
  • 6:30 PM – 6:30AM

Responsibilities

• Evaluate andmanage orthopedic trauma patients in the emergency department andinpatient setting.
• Round daily onhospitalized orthopedic trauma patients.
• First assistorthopedic trauma surgeons during operative procedures.
• Provide fracturemanagement, splinting, casting, wound care, postoperative management, andother procedures within scope of practice.
• Participate in adedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic.
• Coordinate carewith trauma surgery, emergency medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, and casemanagement teams.
• Educate patientsand families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, andinjuryprevention.
• Maintainaccurate and timely clinical documentation.

Cases You'll See

• Pelvic andacetabular fractures
• Upper and lowerextremity fractures
• Bread-and-butterhand injuries
• Routinepediatric fractures
• Additionalorthopedic trauma and emergency cases requiring surgical and inpatientmanagement

Qualifications

• Graduate of anaccredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current oreligible South Dakota NP or PA license.
• Nationalcertification as an NP or NCCPA certification for PAs.
• Orthopedictrauma, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, or surgical experiencepreferred but not required.
• New graduateswith a strong interest in orthopedic trauma are encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinicaljudgment, communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Competitivecompensation
• Comprehensivemedical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual CMEstipend
• Paid malpracticeinsurance with tail coverage