Family Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Faulktonmedical