Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Outpatient Primary Care | Government Contract | Rosebud, SD

Location: Rosebud IHS Hospital, 800 Hospital Drive, Rosebud, SD 57570

Position Type: Full-Time | Contract | Early Recruiting

Openings: 2 Advanced Practice Providers (NPs or PAs)

Contract Duration: Initial 3 months, with potential extensions up to 12 months

• Nurse Practitioner: $75–$80/hour + $31.67 stipends
• Physician Assistant: $65–$70/hour + $31.67 stipends

Compensation:

Employment: 1099 Independent Contractor; alternative arrangements may be discussed.

Position Overview

We are seeking two experienced Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs) for anticipated full-time outpatient primary care opportunities at Rosebud IHS Hospital in Rosebud, South Dakota.

Providers will deliver comprehensive primary care services to adult and pediatric patients, supporting preventive care, chronic disease management, acute outpatient visits, and culturally responsive healthcare for Native American and rural communities.

Work Schedule

• Days: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Federal Holidays: Generally excluded
• Schedule: Coordinated with the facility's Clinical Director and Outpatient Clinic Director

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive adult, pediatric, and adolescent primary care.
• Conduct new-patient evaluations, physical examinations, and routine follow-up visits.
• Diagnose and manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and hyperlipidemia.
• Evaluate and treat common acute outpatient illnesses and minor injuries.
• Conduct preventive health screenings, wellness examinations, and immunization services.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures within provider scope and facility privileges, including simple laceration repair, incision and drainage, cerumen removal, and other approved procedures.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
• Provide behavioral health screenings, patient education, and appropriate referrals.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, behavioral health professionals, and specialists.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the facility's electronic health record (RPMS/EHR).
• Follow IHS clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Certification

Nurse Practitioners:

• Graduate of a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited NP program.
• MSN, DNP, or equivalent qualifying graduate degree.
• Current ANCC or AANPCB certification in an appropriate population focus (e.g., FNP or AGNP).

Physician Assistants:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master's degree in an appropriate PA program.
• Current NCCPA certification (PA-C).

Licensure & Experience

• Current, active, unrestricted professional license from a U.S. state or qualifying jurisdiction.
• DEA registration (Schedules II–V) and appropriate prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS certification (AHA or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year of relevant professional APP clinical experience, consistent with applicable qualification requirements.
• Experience in outpatient primary care across the lifespan.
• Competency in chronic disease management, preventive healthcare, and acute outpatient care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous IHS, FQHC, rural healthcare, or underserved community experience.
• Familiarity with Native American healthcare needs and culturally responsive care.
• Experience performing common outpatient procedures.
• Experience with electronic health records and multidisciplinary care coordination.

Additional Requirements

Selected providers must successfully complete facility credentialing, privileging, required background screening, mandatory training, and applicable occupational health requirements before beginning patient care.