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Trauma Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) - South Dakota
Commonwealth Medical Services
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Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Location
Rapid City, South Dakota
Posted
May 16, 2026
Commute
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Job Description
Trauma Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Trauma Service Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive clinical care to injured patients across the continuum of trauma services. Working collaboratively with trauma surgeons and the multidisciplinary trauma team, this role supports initial evaluation, inpatient management, postoperative care, and coordination of care to optimize patient outcomes in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage trauma patients from admission through discharge
- Perform initial trauma assessments, daily patient rounds, and ongoing clinical evaluations
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with trauma surgeons
- Manage acute medical and surgical issues related to traumatic injuries
- Assist with trauma resuscitation and emergency response activit...