Physician Assistant II Ambulatory

This Physician Assistant II Ambulatory position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Sanford Health is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in South Dakota.

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Guidance, Patient Care Coordination, Surgical First Assisting, Post-operative Care, Inpatient Rounding, Emergency Room Evaluation, Medical History Taking, Patient Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides expert clinical guidance in a specialized field, coordinating patient care quality initiatives, which involves assessing patients, treating ailments, and formulating treatment plans in collaboration with providers. Responsibilities include first assisting in surgery,...