No salary listed — similar Nurse Practitioner roles pay ~$138k (median of 308 jobs)
5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Palliative Care (NP) — ranked against 247 active roles in this specialty
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Palliative Medicine
About the Role
Palliative medicine NP/PA. Day shift, inpatient and/or outpatient. PTO day 1, 5% retirement match. Sioux Falls, SD.
Join Avera Health as a NP/PA – Palliative Medicine, Day Shift, PTO Day 1 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Location: Plaza 4-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Position Highlights May be required to be licensed in states surrounding South Dakota. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- PTO Available Day 1
- Up to 5% Employer Matching Retirement
- 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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, and treat patients while developing comprehensive care plans within a multidisciplinary team. They will also provide health education to patients and families and perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to approved protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of practice and hold relevant certifications such as NCCPA or Board of Nursing credentials. Experience or certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred, along with the ability to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
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).
Of the 47 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 51% are remote, 47% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.
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