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APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Surgical Oncology
About the Role
Surgical Oncology PA. M-F with call, weekends, holidays. Clinic, hospital rounds, OR assistance. New grads considered.
Join Sanford Health as a APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Surgical Oncology in South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
- Successful completion of the national certifying examination and current certification given by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances.
Requirements
- Master’s or Baccalaureate degree (Associate’s or Nursing Degree if training prior to 1994).
- Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Sanford Health as a APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Surgical Oncology.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context
In South Dakota, Physician Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$132k across 148 listings, vs ~$140k nationally (21,929 listings).
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 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.
Position Insights
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