Advanced Practice - Urgent Care Opening in Spearfish, SD
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Urgent Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Spearfish, South Dakota, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/18/24
NP/PA Urgent Care opening in South Dakota
Opportunity in Spearfish, SD - Rapid City 45m
Full-time, permanent position
Hospital Employed
Seeking BC
Essential Functions:
- Predominantly outpatient practice in urgent care setting with 364 days of patient access.
- Acts as an agent of the supervising physician for any medical services that are delegated that are within the Advanced Practice Clinician's scope of practice.
- Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients Healthcare problems/needs. Apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement changes to the plan of care. Anticipates and communicates changes in patient status to meet the needs of the patient.
- May perform procedures.
- No operating room requirement.
- No practice call or ED/Unassigned call requirement.
- Completes thorough, timely documentation in accordance with facility policy
- Consistently demonstrates appropriate referral and/or transfer of patients to another facility
- Demonstrates a thorough and current knowledge of disease processes while conducting a comprehensive health history and physical examination or problem-focused assessment depending on patients status
- Demonstrates appropriate referrals and/or provides referral information to the patients and physicians
- Orders appropriate tests, procedures, and therapies in collaboration with medical staff based on relevant organizational and unit-specific policies and procedures
- Performs and documents ongoing patient assessment and formulates plan of care in collaboration with other medical providers
- Recognizes physical, developmental, and psychosocial distress of patient and family, and provides appropriate interventions
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations, basing patient management decisions on individual patient needs
- All other duties as assigned.
Preferred:
Experience - 1+ years of Clinical Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience
About the Community:
Spearfish, South Dakota, enchants visitors and residents alike with its captivating natural beauty and vibrant community spirit. Nestled in the picturesque Black Hills region, Spearfish offers a stunning backdrop of rugged landscapes, towering peaks, and cascading waterfalls. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the area for its endless opportunities for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and fishing in nearby streams and lakes. The town's historic downtown exudes charm with its quaint shops, cafes, and art galleries, providing a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. With its strong sense of community, thriving economy, and proximity to iconic attractions like Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park, Spearfish embodies the essence of small-town living amidst majestic natural wonders.