Orthopedic Trauma Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Join a highly skilled orthopedic trauma team providing advanced care at a busy regional trauma center serving western South Dakota and the surrounding region. This is an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to practice in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment focused exclusively on orthopedic trauma and emergency care. You'll work alongside experienced orthopedic trauma surgeons while gaining meaningful operative, inpatient, emergency department, and clinic experience.

Position Highlights

Full-time Orthopedic Trauma APP position

Trauma and emergency-based practice with no elective responsibilities

Work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary orthopedic trauma team

First assist opportunities in the operating room

Participate in a dedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic

Excellent work-life balance with a predictable annual schedule

Schedule

164 twelve-hour shifts annually

24/7 team coverage

Typical shifts:

6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

6:30 PM – 6:30 AM

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage orthopedic trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting.

Round daily on hospitalized orthopedic trauma patients.

First assist orthopedic trauma surgeons during operative procedures.

Provide fracture management, splinting, casting, wound care, postoperative management, and other procedures within scope of practice.

Participate in a dedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic.

Coordinate care with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, and case management teams.

Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and injury prevention.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Cases You'll See

Pelvic and acetabular fractures

Upper and lower extremity fractures

Bread-and-butter hand injuries

Routine pediatric fractures

Additional orthopedic trauma and emergency cases requiring surgical and inpatient management

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Current or eligible South Dakota NP or PA license.

National certification as an NP or NCCPA certification for PAs.

Orthopedic trauma, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, or surgical experience preferred but not required.

New graduates with a strong interest in orthopedic trauma are encouraged to apply.

Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual CME stipend

Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage