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Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas
Wessington Springs, South Dakota

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

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

Emergency room coverage

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).

Family Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicine (pa)ranked against 803 Family Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingSouth Dakota index 88.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in South Dakota5 active811 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 74% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (803 Family Medicine (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 35 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas

Non-profit Organization Management
Sioux Falls, SD
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Living in Wessington Springs

Median resident rent
$560/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.