Community Health Services 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