Physician | Orthopedic Surgery

Sioux Center Health; O'Neill (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

Employer retirement matching (up to 5%

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

Avera St Anthony's Hospital is seeking a Medical Doctor to provide direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, and care within a defined practice area. Join a multidisciplinary team committed to moving health forward for patients and the community.

The role emphasizes patient education, coordination with staff, and adherence to safety and care standards. A valid MD/DO license and DEA credentials are required to practice in the state of service.

Qualifications

• Must hold MD or DO license to practice in the U.S. state of service.
• Active, valid DEA license upon hire.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients per approved protocols.
• Provide medical services and health education to patients and families.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Document patient information and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Team-based care

Clinical judgement

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

DEA license

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Location

Avera St Anthony's Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Position Highlights

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview: Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice.

What You Will Do

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
• Provide medical services and health education to patients and family members. Effectively contribute to the health education of individuals and groups and apply appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.
• Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Interpret information gathered during the diagnostic process and formulate an appropriate plan of care.
• Provide quality care for patient, demonstrate appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
• Recognize and react appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Effectively provide patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.
• Understand, apply, and support practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
• Meet regularly with the care team for consultation and collaboration as well as with personnel to promote quality care for patients. Assure that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
• Maintain patient records and accurate information.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Medical Doctor - Board of Medicine licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state that services are provided and board certified or board eligible upon hire.
• Doctor of Osteopathy - Board of Medicine licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state that services are provided and board certified or board eligible upon hire.
• Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice DEA license based on state of practice upon hire.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA where applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or email [e-mail].