Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine
Practice independently without physician oversight.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Sanford Health as a Nurse Practitioner – Family Medicine in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagn.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans Provide health education and counseling on disease preventio.
- Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed Perform minor procedures as appro.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience in primary care or family medicine 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.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join Sanford Health as a Nurse Practitioner – Family Medicine.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine at Sanford Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Family Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Family Medicine position at Sanford Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
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 nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical exams, Health assessments, Diagnostic tests, Patient history, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Prescribing medications, Care plans. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic illnesses for patients of all ages in a family medicine setting. They are responsible for developing individualized care plans, prescribing medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient...
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
11d ago
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