Physician - Genetics
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
| Specialty | Genetics |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Opportunity Overview
Avera Cancer Institute is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Medical Geneticist to join our growing, multidisciplinary genetics program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is an exciting opportunity to help advance a comprehensive genetics service line that supports multiple specialties across a large regional health system.
Position Highlights
- Provide medical genetic consultations within an integrated high-risk genetics clinic.
- Collaborate with specialists in oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, neurology, and primary care.
- Work alongside genetic counselors, advanced practice providers, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, and physicians in a team-based environment.
- Support hereditary risk assessment, disease prevention strategies, clinical research, and education initiatives.
- Utilize established telemedicine capabilities to serve patients across Avera’s extensive rural footprint.
- Opportunities for academic appointments, teaching, and mentorship through local medical school and residency programs.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Genetics
- Completion of an accredited Medical Genetics residency program
Compensation & Benefits
- Employed physician position with Avera
- Highly competitive salary
- Loan assistance available
- Comprehensive benefits package
About Avera
Avera is a mission-driven, physician-led, Catholic health system serving communities throughout South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Physicians practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on compassionate, whole-person care. Avera continues to invest in innovation, physician development, and resources that enhance patient care across the region.
Why Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls offers an exceptional quality of life with the amenities of a growing metropolitan area and the friendliness of a Midwest community.
- No state income tax
- Ranked among the best states for physicians to live and work
- Diverse economy including healthcare, finance, technology, communications, manufacturing, and agriculture
- More than 80 parks and 45 miles of recreational trails
- Vibrant arts, entertainment, dining, and shopping scene
- Excellent schools and educational opportunities
- Convenient regional airport with direct access to major U.S. cities
- Outstanding hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportunities
