About This Position
Position Type: Full-Time Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays
Contract Length: Initial 3-month base period with three additional 3-month option periods
Openings: 2 Full-Time Equivalent Positions
Start: Pending credentialing, privileging, and background clearance
Position Summary
We are seeking two experienced Advanced Practice Providers — Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants — to provide outpatient primary care services at Rosebud IHS Hospital in Rosebud, South Dakota.
This role supports the Outpatient Department Primary Care Clinic, serving members of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and surrounding rural communities. Providers will deliver comprehensive, culturally respectful care across the lifespan, including adult and pediatric primary care, preventive services, chronic disease management, acute outpatient visits, and minor procedures within scope of practice.
The ideal candidate is clinically confident, patient-centered, comfortable working in rural or underserved healthcare settings, and committed to improving access to high-quality care for Native American and medically underserved populations.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Care Services
Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care for adult, pediatric, and adolescent patients, including:
New patient intake visits, histories, physical exams, and review of systems
Routine adult primary care visits and follow-up care
Chronic disease management for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, hypothyroidism, depression, and anxiety
Preventive and wellness exams consistent with current evidence-based guidelines
Pediatric well-child exams, developmental screening, immunizations, and anticipatory guidance
Adolescent preventive visits, risk-behavior screening, reproductive health counseling, and behavioral health screening
Patient education related to chronic disease self-management, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco cessation, medication adherence, and preventive care
Acute Care and Procedures
Evaluate and manage common acute outpatient concerns, including:
Upper respiratory infections
Urinary tract infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
Sprains, strains, and uncomplicated musculoskeletal pain
Minor injuries and other routine clinic presentations
Perform minor outpatient procedures within training, privileging, and scope of practice, which may include:
Simple laceration repair
Incision and drainage of superficial abscesses
Cerumen removal
Skin lesion removal
Joint injections
Toenail procedures
Diagnostics, Referrals, and Care Coordination
Order and interpret routine laboratory and diagnostic studies
Provide point-of-care testing where available
Coordinate referrals to specialty care, behavioral health, social services, ancillary services, and higher levels of care when clinically indicated
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, behavioral health providers, and other members of the patient care team
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and departmental huddles
Documentation and Quality
Document all patient encounters in the facility EHR/RPMS system on the day of service
Complete required clinical documentation, including diagnoses, orders, care plans, patient education, and follow-up instructions
Use CPT and ICD-10-CM coding accurately
Support IHS Government Performance and Results Act clinical measures, including diabetes care, hypertension control, cancer screening, tobacco-use screening, immunizations, and behavioral health screening
Participate in facility quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and outpatient primary care performance improvement efforts
Minimum Qualifications
Physician Assistant Candidates
Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program
Current PA-C certification through NCCPA
Current, active, unrestricted license from any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory
DEA registration for Schedule II–V prescribing authority
Nurse Practitioner Candidates
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
MSN, DNP, or equivalent graduate-level nursing degree
Current national certification in appropriate population focus, such as FNP or AGNP, through ANCC or AANPCB
Current, active, unrestricted license from any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory
DEA registration for Schedule II–V prescribing authority
Required Certifications
Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or equivalent
Willingness to complete facility-required training, including:
Chronic disease management protocols
Opioid stewardship and controlled-substance prescribing
Behavioral health screening tools, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, and AUDIT-C
IHS GPRA clinical performance measures
HIPAA, infection control, fire safety, workplace violence prevention, and other IHS mandatory training
Experience Requirements
At least one year of professional APP clinical experience in outpatient primary care across the lifespan
Experience managing patients with multiple chronic conditions
Ability to perform common outpatient procedures within scope of practice
Strong independent clinical decision-making skills
Experience in Indian Health Service facilities, Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural health clinics, or medically underserved community settings is strongly preferred
Familiarity with Native American health disparities and culturally responsive care is strongly preferred
Credentialing and Compliance Requirements
Selected candidates must successfully complete all Rosebud IHS Hospital credentialing and privileging requirements before providing patient care.
Candidates must provide documentation including, but not limited to:
Education and training
National certification
Active professional license
DEA registration
BLS certification
Professional references
Malpractice insurance
Required immunizations and health documentation
Background/suitability clearance
Health Requirements
Candidates must be able to provide required health documentation, including:
MMR immunity or vaccination
Varicella immunity or vaccination
Tdap and current tetanus-containing vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination
TB screening within required timeframe
Annual influenza vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination documentation
Work Environment
Services will be performed at:
Rosebud IHS Hospital Outpatient Department Clinic
800 Hospital Drive
Rosebud, SD 57570
This role serves a rural, medically underserved population and requires professionalism, cultural humility, adaptability, and strong communication with patients and the interdisciplinary care team.
Why This Role Matters
This position directly supports access to essential primary care services for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and surrounding communities. The APPs selected for this role will help improve continuity of care, chronic disease outcomes, preventive health access, and culturally respectful care delivery for patients who rely on Rosebud IHS Hospital as their primary healthcare resource.
How to Apply
Please submit your current resume/CV and copies of relevant licenses, certifications, and DEA registration for consideration.
Benefits
$100.53 - $113.40 an hour