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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Orthopedics | Outreach

Avera Health logoAvera HealthSioux Falls, SD; Madison, SDFull timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Advanced practice providers employed in South Dakota earn a median of $61.94 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

Avera Health Avera Mckennan Campus in Sioux Falls reported 8 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 386,489 hours worked: 4.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 4.3 per 100 full-time workers. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Medicare gives Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; South Dakota's hospitals average 3.8). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 30% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · South Dakota hospitals by rating.

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Medicare lists Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.

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About the job

Location

Avera Orthopedics 69th & Louise

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Open to NP or PA (see descriptions below)

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - Board of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
  • Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - Federal DEA and State CSR

This position provides 3 days of coverage in Madison and 2 days a week in Sioux Falls

You Belong at Avera

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

A Brief Overview

Provides appropriate medical care to all patients by assessing physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients to develop a plan of care.

What you will do

  • Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
  • Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members. Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.
  • Consults and collaborates with physician as assessing, diagnosing and treating patients.
  • Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.
  • Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and consults with the physician as appropriate regarding abnormal health assessment findings to establish appropriate plan of care.
  • Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
  • Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.
  • Effectively contributes to the development and attainment of physician practice goals.
  • Practices according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities. Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
  • Maintains patient records and accurate information.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

  • Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Upon Hire and
  • Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state practice Upon Hire and
  • Physician Assistant - Licensing Board Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on job assignment Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

  • Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
  • Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some:

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
  • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .

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From Avera Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Avera Health

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