Neonatologist Opportunity

Avera McKennan Hospital; South Dakota; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital seeks a full-time BC/BE Neonatologist to join a collaborative practice in Sioux Falls, SD. The position offers a competitive salary, loan assistance, and the chance to work in a state-of-the-art NICU, all within a supportive, research-oriented environment. Enjoy opportunities for teaching and a generous benefits package in a community recognized for its quality of life.

Benefits

Loan assistance

Generous benefit package

24/7 coverage with flexible night coverage

No state income tax

Qualifications

• Teaching opportunities in NICU with medical and NNP students.
• Resuscitation experience at 22 weeks gestation.
• Investment in research and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative practice of six Neonatologists.
• Provide high quality care with support from 17 NNPs.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration with pediatric specialists.

Skills

Collaborative practice

High-quality patient care

Resuscitation skills

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neonatology

Job description

Seeking a full time BC/BE Neonatologist to join Avera Medical Group Neonatology in Sioux Falls, SD

• Join a growing collaborative practice of six Neonatologists.
• Provide high quality care with the support of 17 NNPs, & a multi-disciplinary team of RNs, case managers, social workers, dietitians, lactation consultants, patient educators, child life specialist & a family support specialist.
• Enjoy multidisciplinary collaboration with perinatology & pediatric specialists in the specialties of cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hospital medicine, infectious disease, intensive care, pulmonology, nephrology, neurology, orthopedics &general surgery.
• State of the art NICU- Level IIIb with 42 beds including individual, twin & triplet rooms. Building project to expand beds complete in beginning of 2027.
• eNICU technology to support remote patient care at affiliated hospitals.
• New Women’s & Children’s tower completed by 2027.
• 24/7 coverage with day coverage on site & the ability to provide night coverage from home.
• Resuscitation at 22 weeks gestation.
• The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by investments in research, education, quality-improvement & safety initiatives.
• Member of the Vermont Oxford Network.
• Academic appointments available through the USD School of Medicine.
• Teaching opportunities in the NICU with medical students, NNP students, family medicine residents.
• Research opportunities supported by a clinical research team.
• Highly competitive salary loan assistance & a generous benefit package. No state income tax.

Avera Health & Avera McKennan

Located on the campus of Avera McKennan which is a 545-bed hospital that serves as the tertiary referral center for the Avera Health System, a non-profit Catholic organization. Avera McKennan campus includes a total of 110 beds devoted to the care of infants, children & adolescents in our NICU, PICU, Pediatric Unit, & Behavioral Health Hospital. 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.

Sioux Falls, SD

South Dakota named the #2 best state for physicians to live & work in by Becker’s Healthcare (2023). Money Magazine recognized Sioux Falls as the “best place to live in America” for its quality of life, including its low crime rate, high-quality education, clean air & water, lack of traffic congestion & friendly residents.

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.