Part Time Avera Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Qualifications

1. 1. BC/BE physician required.
   2. Completion of Hospice/Palliative Medicine fellowship preferred.
   3. 1-3 years of hospice medical director experience preferred.

1. Full time position serving as Hospice Medical Director for Avera Hospice Sioux Falls (80%) and Lead Hospice Medical Director for Avera Hospice system (20%).
   

About Avera Hospice Sioux Falls

1. Join an established Sioux Falls Hospice team of part time physicians:

1. Enjoy working with certified nurse practitioners, RNs, Case Managers, Social Workers, Pharmacist, Chaplain, Music Therapist, Massage Therapist, Home Hospice Aides and many volunteers.
2. CMS Hospice 5 Star designation.
3. 16 bed inpatient facility that provides all levels of care.
4. Census between 130-150 home hospice patients.
5. Contribute to the inter-disciplinary team and oversee clinical aspects of patient care, modeling excellent communication skills, integrity, compassion, and accountability.
   

About Avera Hospice and Avera @ Home

1. Avera Hospice is in 10 communities in SD, NW IA  SW MN, two communities have 5-star ratings and 4 communities have 4-star ratings.
2. Avera Hospice has 15 physicians serving in Medical Director or Associate Medical Director roles.
3. Avera @ Home is in 15 communities in SD, NW IA, SW MN, and northeast NE. 

• Opportunities for academic appointments, teaching and mentorship are abundant through medical school and residency training programs.
• Research opportunities supported by a clinical research team.
• Total EPIC EMR for longitudinal care.
• Highly competitive salary, loan assistance, & a generous benefit package. No State Income Tax.  
  

Sioux Falls South Dakota:

1. SD ranked #3 best state for Physicians to live, #4 least stressful state to live, and Sioux Falls is ranked #4 happiest city in the U.S. by Wallet Hub.
2. One of the most business-friendly communities in the nation with a strong health services, financial, technology, communications, manufacturing & agriculture sectors.
3. Recreational activities abound with 64 parks & a 21-mile bike path intertwined in the Big Sioux River. Local hiking & skiing.
4. Wide variety of arts, entertainment & shopping. Host to professional basketball, baseball, & hockey teams.
5. Excellent array of educational opportunities for all ages.
6. Regional airport, providing connecting flights to major US cities.
7. Nation’s Best Hunting and Fishing.