No salary listed — similar Nurse Practitioner roles pay ~$138k (median of 318 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Above average in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,032 active roles in this specialty
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About the Role
NP/PA in rural SD. Loan repayment. 401k match. Relocation bonus. New grads welcome. 10.5 holidays. Make a real difference.
Join Horizon Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Mission, South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides primary health care to patients, according to established evidence-based guidelines of clinical practice.
- Ability to lead care teams to provide high quality healthcare in accordance with Horizon Quality Improvement Plan and meet established goals and benchmarks.
- Management of long-term care for acute and chronically ill patients, including care coordination and development of care plans and self-management plans.
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Horizon Health in Mission, South Dakota.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in South Dakota and hold certification from an accredited organization. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
In South Dakota, Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$124k across 17 listings, vs ~$136k nationally (2,393 listings).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Horizon Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 5 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Horizon Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,032 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
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 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 318 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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