Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Union Position:
No
Department Details
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Light call rotation with primary doctor
* 50% clinic and 50% OR/rounding in hospital
• 15-25 patients per day in clinic
• Mixed inpatient and outpatient care
• Medication management and procedural cases
• Recommend and implement treatment optionsThe Sports Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for athletes and physically active individuals, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of sports-related injuries and conditions. The NP works in collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient performance and recovery.
Conduct thorough musculoskeletal and neurological assessments for sports-related injuries.
Order and interpret diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds.
Develop and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic sports injuries.
Provide injury prevention education and wellness counseling tailored to athletes.
Manage rehabilitation protocols in collaboration with physical therapy and athletic training teams.
Assist with on-field and sideline evaluation and emergency care during athletic events.
Perform procedures such as joint injections, wound care, and splinting within scope of practice.
Educate patients on safe return-to-play guidelines and injury prevention strategies.
Document all clinical care accurately in the electronic health record.
Participate in sports medicine clinics, outreach programs, and research activities
This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.
Qualifications
Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, or rehabilitation preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National board certification as a Family (NP-C) or (FNP-BC)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. Our integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations, and world clinics in eight countries around the globe. Learn more about our commitment to shaping the future of rural health care at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
