Radiation Oncologist - State of the Art new facility!
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Job description
Join Our Team at Avera Yankton
We’re seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Radiation Oncologist to join a highly integrated Radiation Oncology Service Line team of 7 physicians serving six Avera Cancer Institutes spanning a footprint of 72,000 square miles in SD and southwest Minnesota.
New Comprehensive Cancer opened June 2026
- Newly renovated facility offers medical oncology, radiation oncology with a newly installed Varian TrueBeam, chemotherapy infusion, clinical research, pharmacy, laboratory, chapel/meditation room, wig salon, genetic counseling and other support services.
What You’ll Do
- Avera Cancer Institute Yankton-Radiation Oncology currently features:
- VMAT, IMRT & 3D Conformal External Beam Radiation Therapy
- Raystation/MIM Treatment Planning
- Elekta Infinity Accelerator and Mosaiq EMR
- Highly regarded care team with great patient scores
- Market competitive compensation and a generous benefit package to include loan assistance
- Opportunity to participate in Service Line Committees: Chart Rounds, Multidisciplinary Conferences in a wide variety of diseases, Clinical Quality Review, Service line Steering Committees and Cancer Committee
- Our comprehensive cancer program includes not only Radiation Oncology, but also includes Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Hematology, Transplant & Cellular Therapy, Comprehensive Breast Surgery, Cancer Research, Palliative Medicine, Integrative Medicine and more
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm
- 1:8 Service Line weekend call rotation, first call is taken by our Avera Cancer Institute Navigation Center
- 24/7 Oncology Nursing first-call coverage through the navigation center
Qualifications
- MD or DO, licensed (or eligible) in South Dakota
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Oncology
- DEA certification (SD 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.