Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Sick Time
- Vacation Time
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- AFLAC
- Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Service Discounts
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Relocation bonus
Vision Insurance
Horizon Health in Mission, SD is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care for all patients.
The organization is looking for a highly professional individual with strong communication skills who is committed to coordinating all aspects of primary care for the patients served. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Horizon Health offers a collaborative, team-oriented work environment focused on meeting the needs of individual patients while supporting and contributing to the health and wellness of our communities.
*New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates must be licensed or be able to successfully obtain licensure in the State of South Dakota. Certification from an accredited organization is needed or must be obtained prior to employment.
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.
Our Culture
Horizon Health’s culture is built on the Non-Negotiable attributes of Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Professionalism, and being Rurally Focused — ensuring every team member upholds these attributes daily. The organization values all contributions equally, supports individual growth, and aims to be your "forever employer" that enhances both employee satisfaction and community health outcomes.
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
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 62% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in family medicine (np) | ranked against 2,613 Family Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $139k (middle half $128k–$157k)299 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Dakota index 88.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in South Dakota | 14 active | 2,653 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 62% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Horizon Health | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index6 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 2,613 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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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