Outpatient Physician Assistant - Sisseton, SD
Listed compensation
$90/hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center - Sisseton, SD, Salary Range: $90.00 - $90.00Hourly, Outpatient Physician Assistant (PA) Needed at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, SD THE SHORT: We need two (2) Outpatient PAs for family/general medicine primary and urgent care at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, SD.
Flexible weekday schedule. Pay $90/hr, 1099, all-inclusive. Any state license. Board Certified/Board Eligible.
LOCATION: Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, 100 Lake Traverse Drive, Sisseton, SD 57262 START DATE / DURATION: Start ASAP 6-month contract, with the possibility of a 6-month extension Note: The duration of the contract is between the government and Wander Staffing. As with any position, if life requires you to leave, please provide a 60-day notice.
Compensation
$90/hr 1099, all-inclusive SCHEDULE: Flexible weekday hours (Mon-Fri), from these options: 08:00-16:30 07:30-18:00 (10 hours/day, 4-5 days per week) 08:00-20:00 (12 hours/day, 4-5 days per week) Work 40-50 hours per week, or up to 60 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Optional weekends (Sat-Sun): 13:00-17:00 QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited PA program Board Certification or eligibility; or partial residency completion Active, unrestricted license in any U.S. state or territory BLS, DEA (ACLS if applicable) Minimum two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 36 months) in family/general medicine EHR experience DUTIES: Provide primary and urgent care to patients of all ages, including treatment of minor surgical illnesses See about 16 patients per day Perform exams, diagnose, plan treatment, and prescribe medications Document all encounters, orders, and referrals in the EHR.
Complete documentation within 72 hours, respond to EHR notifications within 1 day, and fix documentation deficiencies within 1 day of notice Work within the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, and provide patient education and disease prevention Collaborate with specialists on consults and continue treatment as needed Take part in committee work (e. g., Quality Assurance, Pharmacy & Therapeutics) and Quality Improvement programs Attend facility orientation and required training (HIPAA, patient safety, abuse prevention), and follow medical staff bylaws and IHS standards Follow federal, state, IHS, CMS, and HIPAA requirements, avoid conflicts of interest, and maintain a professional appearance and behavior that respects local cultural expectations Submit weekly timesheets and return all government-issued items at the end of the contract Violations involving patient safety, conduct, or neglected documentation can lead to immediate removal IF INTERESTED: Please email the items below to Cierra Cole at Cierra.Cole@WanderStaffing.com: CV License BLS (and ACLS, if applicable) DEA Board certification or proof of eligibility All diplomas and certificates Signed Letter of Commitment WHY WORK WITH US: Founded in 2018 by a retired Army Officer We are not a commercial staffing agency.
We don’t lock you in, “claim,” or “present” you anywhere or share your information. There is never a non-compete. Find out more about us at wanderstaffing.com QUESTIONS: Email Cierra Cole at Cierra.Cole@WanderStaffing.com Wander Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Key Responsibilities
Provide primary and urgent care to patients of all ages, including performing exams, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing medications. Collaborate with specialists, participate in quality improvement programs, and maintain accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record system.
Requirements
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited PA program, board certification or eligibility, and at least two years of recent experience in family or general medicine. Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted U.S. state license and possess current BLS and DEA certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physician Assistant - Sisseton, SD at Wander Staffing a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 812 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Wander Staffing holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 8 active listings.
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in family medicine (pa) | ranked against 812 Family Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$187k | Family Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)44 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$190k in purchasing power | South Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in South Dakota | 7 active | 836 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 74% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physician Assistant listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #2 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 1,928 in the last 30 days | 1,393 the 30 days before (+38%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Wander Staffing | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index8 active listings |
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$168k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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