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Avera Health
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Neurology

Physician Assistant Above average in Physician Assistant rolesNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Avera Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Neurology in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
  • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Avera Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will assess, diagnose, and treat patients within a neurology setting while collaborating with physicians to establish care plans. They are also responsible for providing health education to patients and families and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with active state licensure and DEA certification. The role requires the ability to perform clinical duties effectively and adhere to established medical protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresPatient careAseptic practicesMedical documentationCollaborationClinical protocolsPatient referrals

Neurology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 64% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 3,836 active roles in this profession

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 32 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physician Assistant roles

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About Avera Health

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South Dakota

Benefits & Perks

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship