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APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine
About the Role
Family Medicine NP/PA in Clear Lake, SD. Rural team environment. 8-hour day shifts, on-call required.
Join Sanford Health as a Family Medicine NP/PA – Rural Practice in Clear Lake, South Dakota. 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
Benefits & Compensation
- Rural practice team environment
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join Sanford Health as a Family Medicine NP/PA – Rural Practice.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide advanced nursing care, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses for patients of all ages. They will also develop individualized care plans, perform minor procedures, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's, postmaster's, or doctorate degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program and possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a valid DEA permit are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — 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 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 30% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.
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