Podiatry Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant (NP/PA) - South Dakota

Podiatry Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Position Summary

The Podiatry Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive clinical care for patients with disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. This role works collaboratively with podiatrists and interdisciplinary care teams to evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic podiatric conditions through medical, procedural, and preventive care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with foot and ankle conditions, including musculoskeletal, dermatologic, neurologic, and vascular disorders

• Diagnose and treat conditions such as plantar fasciitis, fractures, sprains, ulcers, infections, nail disorders, and diabetic foot complications

• Perform podiatric procedures consistent with training and privileges, such as wound care, debridement, nail procedures, injections, and splinting

• Assist with preoperative and postoperative care for podiatric surgical patients

• Manage chronic conditions including diabetic foot disease and peripheral neuropathy

• Interpret diagnostic studies including X-rays, vascular studies, and laboratory results as applicable

• Provide patient education regarding foot care, injury prevention, wound management, and postoperative instructions

• Coordinate care with podiatrists, primary care providers, endocrinology, vascular surgery, wound care teams, and rehabilitation services

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives

• Supervise or collaborate with clinical staff and learners as applicable

• 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 hospital credentialing and privileging

• DEA registration or eligibility

• Prior experience or training in podiatry, orthopedics, wound care, or diabetes management preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical skills in lower extremity assessment and management

• Knowledge of podiatric conditions, wound care, and diabetic foot management

• Ability to perform office-based podiatric procedures

• Excellent communication and patient education skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Podiatry clinics, hospital outpatient departments, wound care centers, and inpatient settings

• Schedule may include clinic hours, procedural sessions, and limited call depending on practice needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout clinical environments

• Manual dexterity for podiatric examinations and procedures

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and procedural care