Orthopedic Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) — Rapid City, SD

Join a high-acuity orthopedic trauma team at a regional trauma center serving western South Dakota. Practice exclusively in orthopedic trauma and emergency care with operative, inpatient, ED, and clinic responsibilities alongside experienced trauma surgeons.

Position highlights

• Full-time APP position (NP or PA)
• Trauma- and emergency-focused practice; no elective clinic responsibilities
• Multidisciplinary team-based care
• First-assist opportunities in the OR
• Dedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic
• Predictable annual schedule supporting work-life balance

Schedule

• 164 twelve-hour shifts per year
• 24/7 team coverage
• Typical shifts: 6:30 AM–6:30 PM and 6:30 PM–6:30 AM

Primary responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage orthopedic trauma patients in the ED and inpatient settings
• Daily rounds on hospitalized orthopedic trauma patients
• First assist in orthopedic trauma operations
• Provide fracture management, splinting, casting, wound care, postoperative care, and other procedures within scope of practice
• Staff dedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic
• Coordinate care with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, nursing, rehab, and case management
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery expectations
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation

Typical cases

• Pelvic and acetabular fractures
• Upper- and lower-extremity fractures
• Common hand injuries
• Routine pediatric fractures
• Other orthopedic trauma and emergency cases requiring surgical/inpatient management

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current or eligible South Dakota NP or PA license
• National certification (NP) or NCCPA certification (PA)
• Orthopedic trauma, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, or surgical experience preferred; new graduates with strong interest encouraged to apply
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and commitment to patient-centered care

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual CME stipend
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage