Oncology Physician Opportunity Details

Becker’s Healthcare (2022) ranks South Dakota No. 1 as the best state for physicians to live and work in! - Pierre, SD, USA

Job Description

Opportunity Overview

Avera Medical Group Pierre is seeking a board certified or board eligible medical oncologist physician

  • Outpatient oncology practice with consultation privileges, minimal to no call
  • Overall clinic includes 57 physicians and APP’s, 13 specialties and a surgery center
  • Collaboration with oncologists at Avera Cancer Institute in Sioux Falls, SD
  • New Helmsley Cancer Center with private infusion rooms
  • Dedicated infusion nurses and APP support
  • Centralized Navigation Center to answer patient calls after hours
  • Integrated Avera Health network with centralized tumor board, including genomic sequencing tumor    

 Board and Genetic Counseling:

  • Local and regional breast tumor board with multi-disciplinary participation
  • Opportunity to participate in clinical trials
  • Access to the Avera health network of technology, facilities and specialists 
  • Market area of 60,000
  • Physician will be employed by Avera McKennan
  • Position includes highly competitive base salary, production incentives and benefit package
  • Learn more at: http://www.averapierre.org

Rise Waldera, Physician Recruiter   605-999-2901 (cell)    Show Email

The Pierre Community

  • Located on the bluffs of the Missouri River
  • Population of 14,000
  • Pierre is South Dakota’s state capital
  • Friendly community with many historical sites to visit such as the State Capital building and surrounding monuments, SD Cultural Heritage Center, SD Discovery Center and Aquarium, Oahe Dam, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
  • 4 elementary, 1 middle school and 1 high school with current enrollment over 2600 students
  • The Capital University Center offers degrees from 6 different South Dakota public universities.  The CUC provides resources for the school system and state and federal government agencies, including the State Library
  • View additional education information at http://www.pierre.k12.sd.us
  • Year-round outdoor recreation on the Missouri River and area lakes providing opportunities to fish for a variety of species
  • Popular outdoor activities include swimming, sailing, boating, river boat tours and diving, hunting, birding, biking, and motocross
  • Annual events in the area include Oahe Days, Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament and Parade of Lights
  • Economic base is derived from government, agriculture, medical services, recreational services, education, commercial, retail and professional services
  • South Dakota has no corporate income tax, no state income tax and no business inventory tax, which is attractive for new businesses and expansions of existing businesses.
  • Learn more at http://www.pierre.org/

Contact Email: rise.waldera@avera.org
Employer: Avera Health
Location: Pierre, SD, USA
Position Type: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)
Employment Type: Permanent
Specialty: Oncology
Salary Range: