Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

We re seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Palliative Medicine Physician to join our established adult interdisciplinary team and practice and provide exceptional care to adult patients in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

About the Role

• The Palliative Care team includes Board Certified Physicians:
  • Francine Arneson
  • Tyler Jares
  • Lie Ligasaputri
• Provide palliative medicine care and 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 to complement the team approach to patient care.
• Employed by Avera McKennan 545-bed tertiary referral center.
• 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 EPIC EMR for longitudinal care.
• Highly competitive salary, loan assistance, & a generous benefit package.

Qualifications

• MD or DO, licensed (or eligible) in South Dakota
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Palliative Medicine
• Federal and State DEA certification

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 Healthcare Campus & Collaborative Health System

Join a growing medical practice that delivers exceptional care to our community and beyond. The practice offers a unique healthcare model built on partnership and collaboration. The Avera footprint spans SD, MN, IA, NE, & ND providing a massive referral network of more than 1,300 physicians & advanced practice providers in 315 locations & over 3 million visits per year.

This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values quality care, community impact and professional growth .

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