Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opening in Rapid City, SD Full-Time Cardiac Surgery OR, Rounding, Clinic, and Call 40 HoursAn established cardiac surgery practice in Rapid City, South Dakota is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a growing cardiothoracic and vascular surgery team.Opportunity Highlights:

Full-time Cardiac Surgery APP role Join a growing team with experienced cardiothoracic and vascular-trained surgeons Varied schedule includes operating room, rounding, clinic, and call responsibilities Support cardiac surgery patients across perioperative and outpatient care settings Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and healthcare team members Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage selected at-risk or complex patients May perform procedures within scope of practice Experience preferred, but training for strong new graduates may be considered Regular full-time position with 40 scheduled weekly hours Rotating schedule Strong opportunity for APPs interested in cardiac surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular exposure Compensation and Benefits: Guaranteed salary Generous incentive opportunity Sign-on bonus Relocation assistance available CME days and CME allowance Full-time benefits package Additional compensation and recruitment details to be discussed during the interview process Candidate Requirements: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant South Dakota Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification required 1+ year of clinical experience preferred 1+ year of healthcare experience preferred Cardiac surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, surgical APP, OR, or inpatient rounding experience preferred Strong new graduates may be considered with training Motivated, patient-focused provider with strong communication and collaboration skills Rapid City, South Dakota offers a highly desirable Black Hills lifestyle with access to hiking, camping, biking, fishing, skiing, national parks, and year-round outdoor recreation. The community also offers regional amenities, a strong tourism economy, and convenient air travel through a nearby regional airport.