APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Hospitalist Service

Sanford Health

3 days ago

Sioux Falls, South DakotaFull TimeHospital Medicine

Practice Authority in South Dakota

Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sanford Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Hospitalist Service in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patient's needs.

develop and establish appropriate diagnosis.

Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disab.

Requirements

Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA or equivalent accrediting program accepted by the state licensing board.

Clinical experience in specialty area is preferred but not required.

Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in each state of practice.

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Sanford Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Hospitalist Service.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedical history takingDiagnosisCare coordinationTreatment planningPrescribing medicationsPatient counselingEvidence-based practiceClinical researchRegulatory complianceInpatient careRoundingHealth educationMedical documentation

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Position Insights

Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Hospital Medicine position at Sanford Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Medical history taking, Diagnosis, Care coordination, Treatment planning, Prescribing medications, Patient counseling, Evidence-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The provider will assist the Hospitalist team by admitting, assessing, and treating a diverse population of adult inpatients. Responsibilities include rounding on patients, formulating treatment plans, and maintaining detailed health records.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, CME Allowance, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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