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Sanford Health Physician - Palliative Care - Hospice - Medical Director Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Location SD, Sioux Falls

Specialty Palliative Care

Visas Accepted N/A

Practice Details

Sanford Health is seeking a BE/BC Hospice Medicine physician to join the group with the desire to be the Medical Director.

-The Hospice Medical Director role includes program development and educate physicians across the organization -Practice includes oversight of the Sanford Hospice program based in Sioux Falls, SD with Branches in SD and MN -This program features a Home Hospice, four Residential Hospice Cottages, and a 20-Bed Adult/Pediatric Inpatient Hospice House -Disease management and pain and symptom management of hospice patients -Experience in care of terminally ill patients is desired -Demonstrates ability to promote teamwork and collaboration within the interdisciplinary team as well as referral sources and the communities we serve -Flexible work schedule plus call coverage -Interdisciplinary Team includes: Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Nurses, Pastoral Care professionals, Social Workers, Case Management and Medical Ethicists

Compensation Package

Nationally competitive 2 year salary guarantee with a comprehensive physician benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid CME, PTO, Malpractice & Tail Coverage, Disability, Relocation Allowance

About this Community

Sioux Falls is one of the fastest growing areas in the Midwest. As the largest city in the state, it balances an excellent quality of life and strong economy with a safe, clean living environment. The cost of living is competitive and South Dakota has no state income tax. Sioux Falls offers amenities of a community twice its size such as fine dining, shopping, arts, sports and nightlife.

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health is improving the human condition. This vision is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in caring for those in need and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Our calling has led us to take bold steps, enacting change in health care that impacts the well-being of people across the street and the globe.

Headquartered in the heart of the Upper Midwest, Sanford Health has been a pioneer in health care for more than 120 years. We are:

  • The largest integrated health systems in the nation
  • A dynamic presence in research, education, health insurance, senior living care, global health and genomic medicine

At Sanford Health, we believe that integrating our care efforts empowers our health system to expand our capabilities and expertise in key areas that benefit patients. By coordinating quality and safety, research and innovation, clinical expertise and strong patient-provider partnerships, we guarantee that each and every patient receives exceptional care.

Job Function Physicians

Req Number R-0145353

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sanford and its affiliate brands have consistently operated under the principle of equal treatment for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, in regard to public assistance or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.

Physician Benefits

We offer an attractive Physician benefits package that is comprehensive, flexible and affordable. Traditional benefit options include health insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan, company paid benefits like basic life insurance and disability and other voluntary benefit solutions. We also provide other non-traditional benefits like employee perks, generous time away and well-being assistance so you can bring your best self to work every day.

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Meet Our Physicians

Luis Garcia, MD

President, Sanford Clinic

“Sanford is an organization that is very in tune with its values. It is an organization that is extremely invested in their employees and clinicians. We call ourselves a family and we relate as a family members.”

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