APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Sports Med/Total Joint

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Black Hills Ortho Spine Ctr
Location: Rapid City, SD
Address: 7220 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday

• Light call rotation with primary doctor

• 50% clinic and 50% OR/rounding in hospital

• 15-25 patients per day in clinic

• Mixed inpatient and outpatient care

• Medication management and procedural cases

• Recommend and implement treatment options

Job Summary

The Sports Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for athletes and physically active individuals, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of sports-related injuries and conditions. The NP works in collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient performance and recovery. Conduct thorough musculoskeletal and neurological assessments for sports-related injuries.

Order and interpret diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds.

Develop and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic sports injuries.

Provide injury prevention education and wellness counseling tailored to athletes.

Manage rehabilitation protocols in collaboration with physical therapy and athletic training teams.

Assist with on-field and sideline evaluation and emergency care during athletic events.

Perform procedures such as joint injections, wound care, and splinting within scope of practice.

Educate patients on safe return-to-play guidelines and injury prevention strategies.

Document all clinical care accurately in the electronic health record.

Participate in sports medicine clinics, outreach programs, and research activities

This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications

Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, or rehabilitation preferred.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.

State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)

National board certification as a Family (NP-C) or (FNP-BC)

Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

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Practice Details: Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves 2.4 million patients and more than 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes 56 hospitals, more than 270 clinic locations, 144 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, nearly 1,000 active clinical trials and studies, and nine world clinic locations around the globe.

Compensation Package: We offer a nationally competitive compensation plan and retention incentive, with an additional benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, paid time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

About this Community: Rapid City’s vibrant downtown, healthy business community and wealth of cultural offerings make Rapid City the perfect place to raise a family. There are endless opportunities to explore a rich history and culture or take in recreational adventures and scenic wonders. From awe-inspiring natural wonders to captivating local experiences, Rapid City's untold stories and crafting unforgettable memories along the way. Rapid City embodies all the characteristics of an ideal community.

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0259510
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Visas Accepted: N/A