Community Health Services Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) - South Dakota

Community Health Services Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Position Summary

The Community Health Services Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare services to individuals and families within a community-based setting. This role focuses on improving access to care, managing acute and chronic conditions, promoting health equity, and delivering culturally competent, patient-centered care to diverse and underserved populations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services including health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions

• Deliver preventive care services such as health screenings, immunizations, and wellness education

• Manage chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular conditions

• Provide care coordination and referrals to specialty, behavioral health, and social support services

• Address social determinants of health and connect patients with community resources

• Promote health education, disease prevention, and lifestyle modification

• Provide care across the lifespan as appropriate to scope of practice

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care managers, social workers, and community partners

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record

• Participate in population health initiatives, outreach programs, and quality improvement activities

• Support care transitions and continuity of care

• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

• Current NP or PA certification and state licensure

• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging

• DEA registration or eligibility

• Prior experience in community health, primary care, or public health preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong primary care and clinical assessment skills

• Knowledge of community-based healthcare delivery and population health

• Ability to work with diverse and underserved populations

• Excellent communication, cultural competency, and patient education skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams

• Commitment to health equity, prevention, and patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Community health centers, outpatient clinics, mobile health units, or public health facilities

• May include extended hours, outreach activities, or limited call depending on program needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinic and community settings

• Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical procedures

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication