Dr. Mary Schaefer
Physician Assistant · Avera St Benedict
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Dr. Mary Schaefer is a Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with Avera St Benedict, based in Mitchell, SD. As a physician assistant, Dr. Schaefer contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Mitchell, SD. Dr. Schaefer holds academic credentials, including Bachelor’s Degree, from University of Nebraska Medical Center and Dakota Wesleyan University. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Mitchell, SD healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 24,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Mary Schaefer is one of them.
- 79 Physician Assistants are based in SD (out of 3,172 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 2 contacts at Avera St Benedict are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical Physician Assistant compensation in SD: $101,000 – $152,000 (median $120,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of Physician Assistants in SD: Sanford Health (12), Avera Health (7), Regional Health (4).
- 78% of Physician Assistants in SD have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting Physician Assistant
Physician recruiting typically takes 90-180 days due to the specialized nature of the role. Reaching physicians through direct email or personal phone is significantly more effective than LinkedIn, as most practicing physicians are not actively job searching. HealthTal provides personal email addresses and direct dial numbers, matched to the NPI registry where a physician holds an NPI.
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Dr. Mary Schaefer is based in Mitchell, SD. They are currently affiliated with Avera St Benedict.
Dr. Mary Schaefer specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Physician Assistant.
Dr. Mary Schaefer currently works at Avera St Benedict.
Dr. Mary Schaefer attended University of Nebraska Medical Center and Dakota Wesleyan University.
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Recruiting physician assistants typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physician assistants across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
Physician Assistants in SD typically earn $101,000 to $152,000 annually, with a median of $120,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.