Orthopedic Trauma Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Full-Time) - Rapid City, SD

Join a high-performing orthopedic trauma team at a busy regional trauma center serving western South Dakota and surrounding communities. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who wants to practice in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment focused exclusively on orthopedic trauma and emergency care. You’ll collaborate with experienced orthopedic trauma surgeons and gain meaningful operative, inpatient, emergency department, and clinic experience.

Position highlights

• Trauma- and emergency-based practice with no elective responsibilities
• First-assist opportunities in the operating room
• Dedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic
• Close collaboration with a multidisciplinary orthopedic trauma team
• Predictable annual schedule that supports work-life balance

Schedule

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

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage orthopedic trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient settings
• Perform daily rounds on hospitalized orthopedic trauma patients
• First assist orthopedic trauma surgeons in the OR
• Provide fracture management, splinting, casting, wound care, postoperative care, and other procedures within your scope of practice
• Staff and participate in a dedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic
• Coordinate care with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, and case management teams
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, recovery expectations, and injury prevention
• 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 and inpatient management

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA 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 but not required
• New graduates with a strong interest in orthopedic trauma are encouraged to apply
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care

Benefits

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