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Physician Assistant Jobs in Rapid City, South Dakota

Showing 11 physician assistant opportunities within 10 miles of Rapid City, South Dakota

General Physician Assistant
Rapid City, South Dakota
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$95 per hour

Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other opportunities available now. • 3 x 13-hour shifts per week -- 7 am - 7 pm clinic hours • 2 - 3 providers share 60 - 80 patients per day • Urgent care setting • Well woman care -- pap smears required • Orthopedic skills required -- splinting, non-displaced fractures • Occupational medicine -- employment physicals and workers comp exams • Sees all ages -- adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Com...

General Physician Assistant
Rapid City, South Dakota
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$95 per hour

Though your CompHealth recruiter will be your single point of contact, they are backed by dozens of specialized teams, giving them the ability to focus on the details that matter to you. That means we have specialized teams that do nothing but housing, travel arrangements, credentialing, licensing, and so much more. It is one more way we deliver what matters to you. • 12 shifts per month -- 36 hours per week • Shifts: 11 am - 11 pm or 7 am - 7 pm with every 3rd weekend • Patient volume: 60 - 80 patients per day split between 2 - 3 provid...

General Physician Assistant
Rapid City, South Dakota
AAS Healthcare Staffing
Full-time
Permanent
In-person
$210K per year

We’re looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a cardiothoracic surgery team in Rapid City, SD, covering overnight shifts in a well-resourced hospital. You’ll provide hands-on care for patients in both the ICU and the inpatient cardiothoracic surgery unit, working closely with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, seamless care. Schedule & compensation • Night shift hours: 5:00 PM - 6:30 AM • 14 shifts per month (two weeks on, two weeks off) • Annual pay: $210,000 • Full be...

General Physician Assistant
Rapid City, South Dakota
AAS Healthcare Staffing
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

We’re looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our expanding Neurosurgery team in Rapid City, SD. This role is a great fit for experienced APPs as well as new graduates or early-career clinicians - comprehensive training is available for candidates who bring a strong clinical foundation and a passion for surgical care. What you’ll do • Round on inpatients, evaluate consults, and manage post-operative follow-ups under neurosurgeon supervision. • First-assist in the operating room for neurosurgical procedur...

General Physician Assistant
Rapid City, South Dakota
AAS Healthcare Staffing
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Join a high-performing orthopedic trauma team at a busy regional trauma center serving western South Dakota and surrounding communities. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who wants to practice in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment focused exclusively on orthopedic trauma and emergency care. You’ll collaborate with experienced orthopedic trauma surgeons and gain meaningful operative, inpatient, emergency department, and clinic experience. Position highlights • Trauma- and emergency-base...

General Physician Assistant
Rapid City, South Dakota
Archway Physician Recruitment
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

**Urgent Care APP opening in Rapid City, SD** Full-Time | Urgent Care | Varied Hours | No Call An urgent care clinic in Rapid City, South Dakota is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient urgent care services in a collaborative, physician-supervised setting. **Opportunity Highlights:** - Full-time position with 40 scheduled hours per week - Varied hours based on department needs - Outpatient urgent care setting with patient access 364 days per year - No practice call or ED/unassigned call requirements - ...

General Physician Assistant
Rapid City, South Dakota
Archway Physician Recruitment
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opening in Rapid City, SD Full-Time | Predominantly Outpatient | OB/GYN | 40 Hours An OB/GYN practice in Rapid City, South Dakota is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide women’s health care in a physician-supervised clinical setting. Opportunity Highlights: - Full-time OB/GYN APP role - Predominantly outpatient practice - Inpatient responsibilities are expected to be 20% or less - Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage OB/GYN patients - Manage selected at-risk or comp...

General Physician Assistant
Rapid City, South Dakota
Archway Physician Recruitment
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Inpatient Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opening in Rapid City, SD Full-Time | Inpatient Gastroenterology | 40 Hours | No OR Requirement A hospital-based Gastroenterology service in Rapid City, South Dakota is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient GI care in a physician-supervised setting. Opportunity Highlights: - Full-time Gastroenterology APP role - Inpatient practice setting - Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage gastroenterology patients - Manage selected at-risk or comple...

General Physician Assistant
Rapid City, South Dakota
Archway Physician Recruitment
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opening in Rapid City, SD Full-Time | Cardiac Surgery | OR, Rounding, Clinic, and Call | 40 Hours An established cardiac surgery practice in Rapid City, South Dakota is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a growing cardiothoracic and vascular surgery team. Opportunity Highlights: - Full-time Cardiac Surgery APP role - Join a growing team with experienced cardiothoracic and vascular-trained surgeons - Varied schedule includes operating room, rounding, clinic,...

General Physician Assistant
Rapid City, South Dakota
Archway Physician Recruitment
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Cardiology Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opening in Rapid City, SD Full-Time | Inpatient Cardiology | 14-Hour Overnight Shifts | Nocturnist Role An established cardiology practice in Rapid City, South Dakota is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide overnight inpatient cardiology coverage. Opportunity Highlights: - Full-time Cardiology Nocturnist APP role - Cover the inpatient cardiology service during overnight shifts - Schedule includes 14-hour overnight shifts - Nocturnal APP team will inc...

General Physician Assistant
Rapid City, South Dakota
Archway Physician Recruitment
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Heart Failure Cardiology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opening in Rapid City, SD Full-Time | Cardiology / Heart Failure | Inpatient/Outpatient | 40 Hours A Heart and Vascular program in Rapid City, South Dakota is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support Heart Failure Cardiology care in a blended inpatient and outpatient setting. Opportunity Highlights: - Full-time Heart Failure Cardiology APP role - Blended inpatient and outpatient practice - Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage cardiology and heart failu...

Living and Working in Rapid City, South Dakota

Key information for physician assistants considering jobs in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Cost of living
89 / 100

About 11% below the national average.

Source: BEA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Median home value
$302,200

Near the U.S. median.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Property tax
~1.1%

Above the national average. About $3,265/yr on a median home.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

State income tax
None

South Dakota has no state individual income tax.

Source: South Dakota Department of Revenue | Data as of: 9/29/2026

Health Professional Shortage Designations in Pennington County, SD
  • Primary Care:

    Shortage designation for healthcare providers serving low-income residents.

  • Mental Health:

    The entire county is designated as a shortage area.

  • Dental Health:

    No current HPSA designation.

  • Eligible healthcare professionals at NHSC-approved sites may qualify for NHSC loan repayment. Eligibility varies by profession, specialty, HPSA type, and program requirements.
  • HPSA status may vary by practice location. Verify a specific practice address with HRSA.

Source: HRSA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

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