Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Vision Insurance
Horizon Health in Wessington Springs, SD is seeking two full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care for all patients.
The organization is looking for a highly professional individual with strong communication skills who is committed to coordinating all aspects of primary care for the patients served. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Horizon Health offers a collaborative, team-oriented work environment focused on meeting the needs of individual patients while supporting and contributing to the health and wellness of our communities.
Emergency Room and Hospital coverage required with weekday and weekend rotation; Required ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications or willingness to obtain upon hire.
Base salary provided, with additional compensation for ER call.
Successful candidates must be licensed or be able to successfully obtain licensure in the State of South Dakota. Certification from an accredited organization is needed or must be obtained prior to employment.
Key Responsibilities
Provides primary health care to patients, according to established evidence-based guidelines of clinical practice.
Ability to lead care teams to provide high quality healthcare in accordance with Horizon Quality Improvement Plan and meet established goals and benchmarks.
Management of long-term care for acute and chronically ill patients, including care coordination and development of care plans and self-management plans.
Our Culture
Horizon Health's culture is built on the Non-Negotiable attributes of Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Professionalism, and being Rurally Focused - ensuring every team member upholds these attributes daily. The organization values all contributions equally, supports individual growth, and aims to be your "forever employer" that enhances both employee satisfaction and community health outcomes.
Horizon Health is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Requirements
Requires a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with valid certifications in ACLS, ATLS, and PALS. Candidates must be able to obtain licensure in the State of South Dakota and possess strong communication and professional skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 803 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicine (pa) | ranked against 803 Family Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Dakota index 88.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in South Dakota | 5 active | 811 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 74% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physician Assistant listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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