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

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 prevention, diagnosis, and management of sports-related injuries and conditions. Collaborate 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. Provide 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. Preferred: Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master’s degree in nursing. Experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, or rehabilitation preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current 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, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package. Additional benefits may include short‑term and long‑term disability, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance. EEO Statement Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Background and Safety Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. Accepted offers will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr