No salary listed — similar Physician Assistant roles pay ~$120k (median of 29 jobs)

5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Oncology (PA) — ranked against 82 active roles in this specialty

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Avera Health
Pierre, South Dakota

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Oncology

Physician Assistant Above average in Oncology (PA)No nightsFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Oncology NP/PA role in Pierre, SD. Day shift, multidisciplinary team. PTO available day 1, retirement matching.

Join Avera Health as a Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Pierre, South Dakota.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PTO available day 1
  • Retirement plan with up to 5% employer matching
  • Career development and mentorship

Work Schedule

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

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Avera Health in Pierre, South Dakota.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, and treat oncology patients while collaborating with physicians to develop and implement care plans. They are also responsible for providing health education to patients and families and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and possess relevant certifications such as NCCPA or Board of Nursing credentials. The role requires the ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established medical protocols.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningHealth educationDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresCollaborationPatient careAseptic practicesSafety standardsMedical documentationOncology

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Oncology position at Avera Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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

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...

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About Avera Health

Non-profit Organizations
South Dakota

Benefits & Perks

PTO available day 1
Retirement plan with up to 5% employer matching
Career development and mentorship