Oncology Physician

Join Our Team at Avera Cancer Institute Pierre

We re seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hematologist/Oncologist to join our team and provide exceptional care to patients in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

What You ll Do
This position 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. Academic appointments and teaching opportunities are provided through the University of South Dakota.
Schedule

• 4.5-day work week, Monday Friday, with daytime hours.
• Outpatient Hematology/Oncology practice
• Adult inpatients managed by Hospitalist Team.
• Minimal to No call

Qualifications

• MD or DO, licensed (or eligible) in South Dakota
• Board-certified or board-eligible in South Dakota
• DEA certification (state and federal)

Why Avera?

• Strong provider involvement in decision-making
• Low physician turnover and strong long-term provider retention
• Mission-driven organization rooted in compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
• Career development, leadership opportunities, and physician mentorship
• Collaborative, supportive culture focused on physician well-being
• Competitive compensation with production incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Time off available on day one for eligible providers
• Retirement plan with employer match

About Our Clinic & Collaborative Health System
Join a team in the State s capital - Pierre, South Dakota , delivering exceptional care to our community and beyond. Avera St. Mary s is a comprehensive regional healthcare hub located in central South Dakota. It provides 24/7 Level IV Trauma Center emergency services, an acute care clinic, a hospitalist program, and specialized care including a Cancer Institute and home to the Pierre Rural Family Medicine Residency program and site for the FARM (Frontier and Rural Medicine) program for the University of South Dakota Sanford Medical students.
Here s what makes us stand out:

• Avera Cancer Institute Pierre features a comprehensive cancer center which is part of the Avera Cancer Oncology Service Line.
• Integrated Network unites Avera s six cancer centers throughout the regional footprint providing high quality patient care in a strong collaborative environment.
• Oncology Team consists of 11 medical oncologists, 4 hematologists trained in bone marrow transplantation/CAR-T therapy, 3 gynecologic oncologists, 7 radiation oncologists & specialized surgical colleagues. The Cancer program has 10 multidisciplinary conferences.
• Comprehensive Care Hub Our integrated system includes a Level 4 Trauma Center , a 25-bed hospital , and a nursing home , ensuring full-spectrum of care.
• High Patient Volume With 62,333+ annual clinic visits , 4,109 surgeries, 458 new-born babies and 8,690 ER visits , we re a trusted destination for healthcare in the region.
• Fixed Wing Located in Pierre for easy transfer to tertiary care facility.
• Expert Team Work alongside 39 physicians and 28 advance practice providers in a multi-specialty group featuring family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, rehab medicine, emergency medicine, radiology, general surgery, urology, dermatology, podiatry, ophthalmology, medical oncology, radiation oncology and orthopedics.
• E-Care Access to specialist via technology: eICU, eEmergecny, eLTC, eConsult, eAccess, ePharmacy, eBehavioral Health and Transfer Center.

This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values quality care, community impact and professional growth .
Discover Pierre, South Dakota Where Opportunity Meets Quality of Life
Looking for a place that combines career growth with an exceptional lifestyle? Welcome to Pierre , a vibrant community of 14,000 residents serving a region of 60,000 . Conveniently located North of I -90, just three hours west of Sioux Falls , Pierre offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.
Why Pierre?

• Outdoor Paradise Excellent bird hunting, home to Lake Oahe nestled on the bluffs of Missouri River for walleye, bass, salmon and northern pike, and trout fishing.
• River Front Recreation An abundance of water activities - boating, jet skiing, sailing and diving on 578 square miles of water and 2,200 miles of shoreline, for all water activities and to relish the beautiful sunrise & sunsets.
• Recreation for All Two 18-hole golf courses, Area Community Theatre and Pierre Activities Center- hockey and figure skating. miles of biking, hiking trails and camping adventures. Enjoy 9+ city parks - 97 acres , 50+ miles of walking and biking trails , and camping adventures.
• Family-Friendly Fun Aquatic centers (indoor & outdoor), bowling alley, movie theater, SD Cultural Heritage Center, SD Discovery Center - Children s Museum, and endless community programs for adults and children.
• Pierre Regional Airport Regular flights to and from Denver.
• State Capital of South Dakota home of South Dakota s state government, with an abundance of professional careers.
• Capital University Center comprehensive university offers degrees from different Universities.
• Vibrant Downtown Explore boutique shops, charming restaurants, and events that make Pierre a regional hub year-round.

Pierre is more than a place to work it s a place to call home . A community where you can enjoy a work life balance!