APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Hospitalist
Compensation
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Job Description
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Compensation
Union Position
- No
- Department Details
- Nocturnist Hospitalist Position with 12-Hour Shifts 7P-7A
- Schedule: 7on/7off
Summary
The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to hospitalized patients, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage acute and chronic conditions. The NP performs comprehensive assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and coordinates patient care to ensure optimal outcomes during hospital stays.
Job Description
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical exams, and review of diagnostic results. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitalized patients. Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures. Prescribe medications and treatments according to hospital protocols and state regulations. Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
Facilitate patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, and discharge plans. Coordinate patient care with consulting specialists, nursing staff, social workers, and other healthcare providers. Document all patient encounters and care plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate in hospital rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education. Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Respond to emergent patient needs and assist in critical care situations as needed. This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Previous experience in hospital medicine, acute care, or related clinical settings preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or (ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC); Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and manage hospitalized patients with acute and chronic conditions, including developing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and monitoring progress. Coordinate care with the healthcare team, educate patients and families, document encounters, participate in hospital rounds and quality initiatives, and respond to emergent needs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 72% have no call, 70% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Dakota index 88.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in South Dakota | 18 active | 4,485 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 72% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physician Assistant listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 37 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 45 postings, 50 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine listings | 439 in the last 30 days | 396 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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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