Emergency Medicine in a Gorgeous Lake Community!
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Join Our Team at Avera Sacred Heart in Yankton, SD
We’re seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team!
What You’ll Do
- 5 Physician group with APP support every day
- Approx 11,000 visits a year
- 24 hour shifts – 6 per month, with one month of 7
Qualifications
- MD or DO, licensed (or eligible) in SD
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine
- 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 Hospital and Health System
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, located in Yankton, South Dakota, is the oldest facility in the Avera system, celebrating over 125 years of service. It functions as a regional facility for a catchment area of approximately 130,000 to 135,000 people across southeast South Dakota and northeast Nebraska.
Here’s what makes us stand out:
Avera Sacred Heart boasts a young, highly qualified medical staff of over 80 providers across 28 specialties. The hospital enjoys exceptionally high physician satisfaction, recently scoring in the top 3% nationally on the AMA Physician Wellness survey.
This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values quality care, community impact and professional growth.
Discover Yankton, South Dakota – Where Opportunity Meets Quality of Life
Yankton is a regional hub of 20,000 residents known as a "hidden gem" of the Midwest, located on the Missouri River at the Nebraska border.
Why Yankton?
- Outdoor Recreation: The primary draw is Lewis and Clark Lake, formed by the Gavins Point Dam. The lake offers premier boating, fishing, and camping without the overcrowding seen at other regional lakes.
- Parks and Trails: The community features extensive walking trails and historic parks, including a newly revamped riverfront park donated by local physicians.
- Education: Yankton County (Yankton) offers top-rated public schools and is home to Mount Marty University, a private Catholic college known for its nursing and health programs.
- Culture: A family-oriented town with a vibrant community feel, historic architecture, and local amenities that serve as a destination for the surrounding rural regions.
- Regional Hub: Residents enjoy a quiet lifestyle while remaining within a three-hour drive of Omaha, Nebraska, and the Twin Cities in Minnesota.