Orthopedic Trauma Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Join a highly skilled orthopedic trauma team providing advanced care at a busy regional trauma center serving western South Dakota and the surrounding region. This is an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to practice in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment focused exclusively on orthopedic trauma and emergency care. You'll work alongside experienced orthopedic trauma surgeons while gaining meaningful operative, inpatient, emergency department, and clinic experience.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Orthopedic Trauma APP position
• Trauma and emergency-based practice with no elective responsibilities
• Work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary orthopedic trauma team
• First assist opportunities in the operating room
• Participate in a dedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic
• Excellent work-life balance with a predictable annual schedule

Schedule

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage orthopedic trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting.
• Round daily on hospitalized orthopedic trauma patients.
• First assist orthopedic trauma surgeons during operative procedures.
• Provide fracture management, splinting, casting, wound care, postoperative management, and other procedures within scope of practice.
• 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 on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and injury prevention.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Cases You'll See

• Pelvic and acetabular fractures
• Upper and lower extremity fractures
• Bread-and-butter hand injuries
• Routine pediatric fractures
• Additional orthopedic trauma and emergency cases requiring surgical and inpatient management

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current or eligible South Dakota NP or PA license.
• National certification as an NP or NCCPA certification for PAs.
• 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 a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

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