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Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Sisseton, South Dakota
Facility: Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center
Pay: $90 per hour
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide high-quality primary and urgent care services at Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, South Dakota.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of recent Family or General Medicine experience, strong clinical assessment skills, and experience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
This is a 6-month contract opportunity with the possibility of extension.
Schedule – Flexible Weekday Hours
Monday–Friday. Candidates may work one of the following schedules:
Option 1: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Option 2: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM (10-hour shifts, 4–5 days per week)
Option 3: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (12-hour shifts, 4–5 days per week)
Responsibilities
Provide primary and urgent care services to patients of all ages..
- Conduct patient examinations, diagnose medical conditions, and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications and provide appropriate treatment.
- Document patient encounters, orders, and referrals accurately in the EHR system.
- Participate in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model.
Provide patient education and promote disease prevention.
Required Qualifications
Active, unrestricted NP or PA license in at least one U.S. state or territory.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent Family/General Medicine experience within the last 36 months.
- Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Board certification or eligibility, or partial residency completion.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Letter of Commitment.
- Copy of DEA certification.
- Documentation of all applicable diplomas and professional certifications.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), if applicable.