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Watertown, South Dakota

APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine

Nurse PractitionerNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

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

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Union Position

No

Department Details

Opportunity to join a busy primary care practice providing walk-in and acute care to a varied patient population.

Summary

The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic illnesses, promoting health and wellness, and working in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Job Description

Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments

Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests

Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions

Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice

Develop and implement individualized care plans

Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices

Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed

Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e. g., wound care, suturing)

Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system

Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives

Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members

Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines.

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.

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.

State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)

National board certification as a Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-BC)

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

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive primary and acute care to patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of illnesses. They will also collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans and perform minor medical procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient historyChronic illness managementPrescribing medicationsCare planning

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 60% have no call, 64% 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).

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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,593 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Watertown

Typical market rent
$1,115/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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