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Pierre, South Dakota

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Oncology

Physician AssistantNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Location: Avera Medical Group Pierre Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Position Highlights Medical and Radiation Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - Board of Nursing Upon Hire and Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing Upon Hire and Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - Federal DEA and State CSR Upon Hire Open to Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants (see PA requirements below) You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.

Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides appropriate medical care to all patients by assessing physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients to develop a plan of care.

What you will do Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice. Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members.

Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care. Consults and collaborates with physician as assessing, diagnosing and treating patients.

Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.

Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and consults with the physician as appropriate regarding abnormal health assessment findings to establish appropriate plan of care. Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.

Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.

Effectively contributes to the development and attainment of physician practice goals. Practices according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities. Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards. Maintains patient records and accurate information. Essential

Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Upon Hire and Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state practice Upon Hire and Physician Assistant - Licensing Board Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on job assignment Upon Hire Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality.

Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members.

Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

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 planningDiagnostic proceduresCollaborationMedical documentation

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 78% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician Assistant by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in oncology (pa)ranked against 87 Oncology (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingSouth Dakota index 88.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in South Dakota12 active4,635 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 78% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (87 Oncology (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.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

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Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 27 employers
7
<$140k
4
$140k-160k
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$160k-180k
10
$180k-200k
3
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Oncology (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 87 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Avera Health

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Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Pierre

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$273k
Typical market rent
$1,354/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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