# Community Health Services NP/PA - South Dakota > Commonwealth Medical Services · Rapid City, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-14 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** West - Monument Health ## Description ### **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 ## Apply [Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/B78B8BAFF9/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)