Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Emergency Medicine

**Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Emergency Medicine**
**Location: Spearfish, South Dakota**
**Position Type: Nurse Practitioner (CNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)**
**Experience: 1+ year of clinical or emergency medicine experience preferred**
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Position Overview
• Seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a dynamic Emergency Medicine team in Spearfish, SD
• Work under the supervision of an Emergency Medicine physician while providing high-quality, patient-centered care
• Responsible for managing acute and complex patients in the emergency department in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
• Must demonstrate sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to respond effectively in fast-paced situations
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Essential Functions
• Predominantly Emergency Medicine practice (spending 20% or less time in non-emergency settings)
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of emergent and urgent care conditions
• Perform and assist with procedures within the APP scope of practice and department protocols
• Apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and adjust plans of care as needed
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Provide timely, thorough, and accurate documentation in accordance with facility policies
• Coordinate care and make appropriate referrals or transfers based on patient condition
• Respond effectively to emergencies, basing management decisions on individual patient needs
• No operating room, inpatient, or ED/unassigned call requirements
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Qualifications
• Required (South Dakota):
o Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) – South Dakota Board of Nursing
o or Physician Assistant (PA) – South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
• Preferred:
o 1+ year of clinical or emergency medicine experience
o Strong assessment and procedural skills
o Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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Physical Requirements
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or a negligible amount constantly to move objects
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Why Join This Opportunity
• Work in a collaborative and supportive emergency care environment
• Participate in a fast-paced, high-acuity practice serving a diverse patient population
• Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with no on-call or operating room duties
• Live in Spearfish, South Dakota, a vibrant community in the Black Hills region, offering:
o Scenic outdoor recreation year-round — hiking, biking, skiing, and fishing
o Family-friendly living, cultural activities, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere