Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Rapid City, SD

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Rapid City, SD
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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