Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider

Job Summary

Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non‑profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west‑central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.

Provides specialized care for dermatology patients in accordance with established standards, policies, and scope of practice under physician direction.

• Works in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals.
• Serves as a clinical resource, utilizing critical thinking skills to act as an interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.
• Utilizes professional skills in interviewing, assessment, evaluation, identification, and implementation of interventions/treatment plans based on the specific needs of each patient.
• Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
• Responsive to the age‑related needs of the patient with special attention given to education and safety.
• Responsible for the ordering of diagnostic procedures.
• Offers counseling and education to meet patient needs.
• Responsible for prescribing and dispensing prescription medication.
• Interacts professionally with patients, families, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) program.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current certification from an accredited PA or NP program is required.
• Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy.
• Meets criteria established by the profession to perform duties defined as those of a PA or NP.
• South Dakota Controlled Substance Certificate.
• DEA license.
• Holds or is eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in South Dakota and Minnesota.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.

Additional benefits for those qualifying include:

• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health
• Education Loan Program
• Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.