Description

Benefits:
Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs
10.5 Paid Holidays
Sick Time
Vacation Time
Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
AFLAC
Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Service Discounts
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Relocation bonus
Vision insurance
Horizon Health in Martin, SD is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care for all patients. The organization is looking for a highly professional individual with strong communication skills who is committed to coordinating all aspects of primary care for the patients served. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Horizon Health offers a collaborative, team-oriented work environment focused on meeting the needs of individual patients while supporting and contributing to the health and wellness of our communities.

*New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates must be licensed or be able to successfully obtain licensure in the State of South Dakota.  Certification from an accredited organization is needed or must be obtained prior to employment.

Key Responsibilities:
Provides primary health care to patients, according to established evidence-based guidelines of clinical practice. 
Ability to lead care teams to provide high quality healthcare in accordance with Horizon Quality Improvement Plan and meet established goals and benchmarks. 
Management of long-term care for acute and chronically ill patients, including care coordination and development of care plans and self-management plans. 

Our Culture:
Horizon Health’s culture is built on the Non-Negotiable attributes of Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Professionalism, and being Rurally Focused — ensuring every team member upholds these attributes daily. The organization values all contributions equally, supports individual growth, and aims to be your "forever employer" that enhances both employee satisfaction and community health outcomes. 
  
Horizon Health is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following key duties and responsibilities are identified for the Advanced Practice Provider. 
Other duties may be assigned. 

• Provides primary health care to patients, according to established evidence-based 
  guidelines of clinical practice and the current health care plan.
• Supervises and consults with precept medical students and Advanced Practice Providers, as directed. 
• Strong ability to utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for patient tracking and 
  documentation, including management of patients in need of preventative or chronic care services.
• Maintain and complete patient documentation within Horizon Health’s policies and procedures. 
• Ability to lead care teams to provide high quality healthcare in accordance with Horizon 
  Quality Improvement Plan and meet established goals and benchmarks.
• Serve as a resource for clinical staff. Training and assigning members of the care team to support 
  and manage the patient population. 
• Serves as a role model for effective teamwork among all staff and actively works to 
  maintain positive morals, attitude and professional interactions. Ability to work as a team 
  within clinic setting and participate and be engaged in Horizon Health’s established work 
  groups, committees, etc. 
• Assist the Chief Medical Officer and Leadership Team in revision and implementation of 
  established evidence-based guidelines of clinical practice and the current health care plan. 
• Management of long-term care for acute and chronically ill patients, including care 
  coordination and development of care plans and self-management plans. 
• Acquires, maintains hospital privileges, and provides care at local hospital, if required. 
• Establish and maintains rapport with community agencies and organizational 
  partnerships. 
• If needed, provide services to health center and non-health center patients in the 
  emergency room or afterhours. 
• In accordance with the FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act) Malpractice Insurance Scope of 
  Practice guidelines issued in September 1995, within the scope of section 6.6 (d), the 
  following activities are approved for FTCA coverage: school-based clinics, health fairs, 
  immunization campaigns, migrant camp outreach, homeless outreach services, and 
  periodic hospital call if required for privileges and formal after hour’s coverage 
  arrangements.
• Appropriate training, direction, and guidance will be offered within the employee’s scope 
  of practice for the employee to competently perform duties assigned under the discretion 
  of the Chief Medical Officer and Leadership Team. 
• Maintain the confidentiality and safety of patient health information by complying with 
  organizational HIPAA Privacy and Security policies. 
• Collaborate with care team during team meetings, huddles and staff meetings as an 
  active, positive participant of clinic team. 
• Ensure clinic complies with OSHA regulations and infection control standards 
  while working to maintain operations of equipment.
• Engage in emergency preparedness procedures within the clinic, including 
  maintenance of CPR certification.
• Maintain supply inventory in clinic setting, if requested.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.