Physician | Rheumatology

Sioux Center Health; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1

Up to 5% employer matching for retirement

Career development with training and mentorship

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy to provide direct medical evaluation and care for patients in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The role includes diagnosing and treating patients according to established protocols and contributing to patient education.

Applicants must hold a valid medical license and be committed to Avera's mission and core values. Benefits include PTO from day one and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Ability to work specified hours and communicate effectively.
• Visual acuity to perform position duties.
• Understanding and supporting practice policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients according to medical protocols.
• Provides health education and quality care.
• Maintains patient records accurately.

Education

Medical Doctor - Board of Medicine Licensed

Doctor of Osteopathy - Board of Medicine Licensed

Federal Drug Enforcement Administration license

Job description

Overview

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

What You Will Do

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
• Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members. Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and formulates appropriate plan of care.
• Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.
• Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
• Meets regularly with the care team for consultation and collaboration as well as with personnel to promote quality care for patients. Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
• Maintains 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 Administration – US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration State and federal 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 if 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 send an email to [e-mail].