Locum Nurse Practitioner; NP - Family Practice in South Dakota

Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice
Location: South Dakota Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice NP in South Dakota! We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in South Dakota. This role begins Jan 5, 2026, with a flexible schedule of 1-3 days per week and 8‑hour shifts. The assignment is 1 week in length and focuses on functional medicine and hormone therapy in a dynamic, telehealth‑driven environment.

• Location:
  
  South Dakota
• Start Date:
  
  Jan 5, 2026
• LOA: 1 week
• Provider Type Needed:
  Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible; 1-3 days per week, 8‑hour shifts

• Conduct initial consultations and new patient lab reviews via video
• Review and interpret advanced labs, including GI‑MAP, Methyl Detox/Genomic Panels (MTHFR, COMT, AHCY), ALCAT/food sensitivity testing, and comprehensive hormone/metabolic panels
• Develop personalized care plans, incorporating lifestyle, nutrition, supplementation, and prescription therapy as appropriate
• Manage asynchronous follow‑up care, including patient messaging, protocol updates, and lab result interpretation via EMR platform
• Educate patients on test results and coach on health optimization
• Complete all documentation in EMR (CHARM/CANVAS) within 24 hours
• Provide functional medicine–informed SOAP notes and rationale for care plans
• Communicate with support staff (RN, MA, pharmacy team) to coordinate patient care
• Participate in chart audits or case reviews as requested by leadership
• Prescribe and manage bioidentical hormones, peptides, nutraceuticals, and other therapeutic agents as appropriate
• Monitor patient response, adjust dosing, and document medication changes
• Collaborate with compounding pharmacies and support teams for medication delivery

• Must have a base level of understanding with hormone therapy
• Experience with functional medicine and hormone therapy preferred; candidates with varied backgrounds and experience levels will be considered
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification required
• Board certification as an Adult‑Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (A‑GNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) required
• South Dakota licensure required
• Flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication skills are essential
• Training available for less experienced candidates who are adaptable and quick to learn

• Strong compensation
• Travel‑related expenses covered
• A‑rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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