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Sanford Health
Clear Lake, South Dakota

APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Full Practice Authority
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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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Physical examsHealth assessmentsDiagnostic testsPatient historyAcute illness managementChronic illness managementPrescribing medicationsCare planningHealth educationWound careSuturingElectronic health recordsQuality improvementEvidence-based practiceClinical collaboration

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 ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

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