Full time BC/BE Oncologist/Hematologists needed at Avera Health

Avera Medical Group, a regionally and nationally recognized leader in healthcare, is seeking Full time BC/BE Oncologist/Hematologists to join its group of 7 medical oncologists in Sioux Falls, SD.  These positions will provide comprehensive cancer care in a state-of-the-art environment with senior level mentors, full cancer genomics team, advanced clinical trials and cutting edge clinical offerings in a highly collegial environment that drives improved patient outcomes and caring for the whole person.

Averas team is supported by dedicated advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, state-of-the art infusion center, inpatient hospitalist support and a comprehensive network of sub-specialties who are well integrated into the program.

24/7 oncology nursing coverage through the Avera Cancer Navigation Center that provides patient support and triages all after hour calls.

Academic appointments and teaching opportunities are provided through the University of South Dakota.    

Avera Cancer Institute:

The Avera Cancer Institute is the regions only comprehensive cancer center which offers state-of-the-art services in one convenient location and is home to 7 medical oncologists, 2 hematologists trained in bone marrow transplantation/CAR-T therapy, 2 gynecologic oncologists, and 3 radiation oncologists providing high dose-rate brachytherapy, intraoperative radiation for breast cancer and gamma knife treatments. Sub specialized surgical colleagues in all specialties for cancer care.  Provides South Dakotas only bone marrow transplant center that has performed over 800 transplants and cellular therapies including the CAR-T.  The cancer program has weekly multidisciplinary conferences which include; Lung, Breast, Hepatobiliary, GYN/GU,  Head and Neck, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Liver, Genomics, and Metastatic Breast. 

The Avera Cancer Institute has a strong genomic sequencing program for patients at time of diagnosis and recurrence to guide treatment decisions.  A team of pharmacists and bio-informatics work collaboratively with the physician to provide support on interpretation and therapies to consider.  In addition, the Avera Cancer Institute has a strong clinical trials program working closely with national organizations and pharma to bring in the most promising and cutting edge trials. Hereditary cancer testing and services are provided for all cancer types. 

An Oncology Service Line which unites Averas six cancer centers throughout the regional footprint providing coordinated, high quality patient care in a strong collaborative environment

Avera McKennan

Avera McKennan is a 545 bed hospital with a dedicated inpatient oncology unit that serves the tertiary referral center with a 24/7 hospitalist service support for the Avera Health System, non-profit Catholic organization.

Avera Health

The Avera footprint spans SD, MN, IA, NE and ND, providing a massive referral network of more than 1250 professionals in 300 locations and over 2 million visits per year. 

Averas facilities are known for medical excellence, technological innovation, and a commitment to meeting physical, emotional and spiritual needs of all patients and loved ones. 

Excellent compensation and benefit package with a 97% physician retention rate. 

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

SD is ranked the # 2 state (Becker's Hospital Review) and Sioux Falls has been ranked #3 best city  for Physicians to live in (Medscape) - a great place to raise a family. Money Magazine recognized Sioux Falls as the best place to live in America for its quality of life, including its low crime rate, high-quality education, clean air and water, lack of traffic congestion, and friendly residents. 

One of the most business-friendly communities in the nation with a strong health services, financial, technology, communications, manufacturing and agriculture sectors.

No state income tax

Recreational activities abound with 64 parks intertwined along the Big Sioux River

Downhill skiing and hiking readily available in the Black Hills in the western side of SD

Host to professional basketball, baseball, and hockey teams

Excellent array of educational opportunities for all ages

Wide variety of arts, entertainment and shopping.   

Please contact Christa Henderson, Physician Development and Relations Officer, with questions or to apply christa.henderson@avera.org. 605-322-7870