Community Health Services NP/PA - South Dakota

Community Health Services Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

The Community Health Services Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare services to individuals and families within a community-based setting. This role focuses on improving access to care, managing acute and chronic conditions, promoting health equity, and delivering culturally competent, patient-centered care to diverse and underserved populations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services including health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
• Deliver preventive care services such as health screenings, immunizations, and wellness education
• Manage chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular conditions
• Provide care coordination and referrals to specialty, behavioral health, and social support services
• Address social determinants of health and connect patients with community resources
• Promote health education, disease prevention, and lifestyle modification
• Provide care across the lifespan as appropriate to scope of practice
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care managers, social workers, and community partners
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in population health initiatives, outreach programs, and quality improvement activities
• Support care transitions and continuity of care
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current NP or PA certification and state licensure
• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging
• DEA registration or eligibility
• Prior experience in community health, primary care, or public health preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong primary care and clinical assessment skills
• Knowledge of community-based healthcare delivery and population health
• Ability to work with diverse and underserved populations
• Excellent communication, cultural competency, and patient education skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
• Commitment to health equity, prevention, and patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Community health centers, outpatient clinics, mobile health units, or public health facilities
• May include extended hours, outreach activities, or limited call depending on program needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinic and community settings
• Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication

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