Palliative Medicine Opportunity
Where
Avera
Sioux Falls, SD, United States
Description
Avera Medical Group Palliative is seeking a BE/ BC palliative medicine provider
to join an established interdisciplinary team and develop a pediatric program
in Sioux Falls, SD
Qualifications:
• BC/BE, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatric or Pediatric physician with a fellowship in Hospice/Palliative Medicine.
About Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine:
• The Palliative Care team includes Board Certified Physicians:
o Dr. Francine Arneson
o Dr. Tyler Jares
o Dr. Lie Ligasaputri
• Enjoy working with certified nurse practitioners, palliative certified nurses, social workers, pharmacy, and chaplaincy support.
Primary responsibilities of the physician include:
• Providing palliative medicine consultation to clinically diverse populations primarily in an inpatient setting, with position growing into providing outpatient care.
• Employed by Avera McKennan 545-bed tertiary referral center. New Children’s and Women’s hospital tower completed in early 2027.
• Contribute to the inter-disciplinary team and oversee clinical aspects of patient care, modeling excellent communication skills, integrity, compassion, and accountability.
• Strong support of subspecialists including pediatric and adult hospitalists, pediatricians, neonatologists, adult and pediatric intensivists and specialists to complement the team approach to patient care.
• Additional 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 EMR for longitudinal care.
• Highly competitive salary, loan assistance, & a generous benefit package. No State Income Tax.
Sioux Falls Community:
• 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 in 2025.
• One of the most business-friendly communities in the nation with a strong health services, financial, technology, communications, manufacturing & agriculture sectors.
• Recreational activities abound with 64 parks & a 21-mile bike path intertwined in the Big Sioux River. Local hiking & skiing.
• Wide variety of arts, entertainment & shopping. Host to professional basketball, baseball, & hockey teams.
• Excellent array of educational opportunities for all ages.
• Regional airport within 7 minutes from downtown, providing connecting flights to major US cities.
• Nation’s Best Hunting and Fishing.
Apply
Attn: Christa Henderson
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (605) 322-7870