Physician Assistant - Orthopedics in Aberdeen, South Dakota at Avera

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is currently seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!

• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money.
• Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.

Job Summary

• This position will serve as a first assist in OR.
• Demonstrates and serves as an expert in the role of practitioner, consultant, educator, and health professional.
• Improves clinical and cost outcomes for key patient populations through collaboration with physicians and staff and by participating in strategic initiatives.
• Assures competent and ethical care of patients and families.
• Shares with the supervising physician and clinic staff the responsibilities of providing and maintaining a quality of customer focused, nursing and medically appropriate approach to patient assessment, care plan development and implementation, follow up to outcomes and cost-effective delivery of services.
• Community involvement and collaboration is encouraged.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Experience (clinical and OR) in Orthopedics

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current SD license to match degree, ACLS, CPR are required.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday; 72 hours every 2 weeks
  • Varied shifts
  • Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Occasional weekend (Call responsibility among APP group)
  • Occasional holiday (Rotating holiday schedule among APP group)
  • Occasional call time (Rotating call)

What Makes Avera Special?